Windows XP Log On message

netdumdum

Hi,

Every time I go to log onto Windows, underneath my admin icon on the log in page it says I have two unread messages. I have no unread messages at all in outlook!

Anyone know how to get rid of this??

Mamy thanks.

Mr_Skint_2

If you're comfortable using RegEdit,

Start Run type regedit

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304148


go to your HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail folder and add a new DWORD value (right click in folder and select New -> DWORD Value) called MessageExpiryDays and leave it set to 0. This should disable the annoying message for you.

heatherw_01

Do you have any hotmail messages?

netdumdum

No. I have only have outlook no hotmail

Mr_Skint_2

netdumdum wrote:

No. I have only have outlook no hotmail

Can you do the above then? That will solve it.

Mr_Skint_2

Or download and install tweakui from here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx 7th download on the right.

Start, All Programs, Powertoys for Windows XP

1. Start Tweak UI.
2. Select the Repair branch in the left-hand pane of the dialog box.
3. Select "Repair unread mail count" in the right-hand pane, then click "Repair Now".
4. Close Tweak UI.

netdumdum

Thanks again Mr Skint, you are indeed a great asset to the MSE forum community!

terrierlady

Grandchildren who would have them!, mine have played with the start up page now we have to log on instead of the computer opening up on the desktop page any idea how to change it back as its another one to click off, also how do I stop the office shortcut appearing each time i start up please.