Re: e-mail alert on sign-in page

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/30/04


Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:57:12 -0500

Passport:

Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2. Advanced/Manage
Passwords/Remove.

Add Control Userpasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Use TweakUI/Logon/Unread Mail and Repair/Unread Mail Count
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Disable Unread Mail on the Welcome Screen (Line 100)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To remove an account or to change the count manually Go to:
Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\[Your
E-Mail Address]. In the right pane modify: Message Count, Change it to 0.

Overview of Mail Notification Display on WinXP Welcome Screen
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q304/1/48.asp

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All the Best,
Kelly
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2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
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"Phan" <Phan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:A17BFC7E-690A-473E-A952-27BEF67EC086@microsoft.com...
>i recently installed xp pro SP 1 on my computer (fresh install) and now get 
>"you have 2 (etc) unopend mails" type notices under my sign in icon. I 
>never had this before. Is there a way to shut this off? I do not need or 
>like this message.
> Thanks.... Phan 


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