lost envelope notification on right side of taskbar

[louise]

Win XP Pro, SP3. Outlook 2003, SP2

I used to get a little envelope when Outlook was minimized
and new mail was received. I got the envelope on the right
side of the taskbar.

Although the envelope is still checked in the Outlook
options, it doesn't show.

When I go to the taskbar properties, customize, I see the
little envelope and it says you have new mail. BUT - it is
under past items rather than current items. I have outlook
itself set to always hide, but I've tried it different ways
and I still can't seem to get the envelope.

Is there a way to move it from past items to current items
and would that do it?

BTW, I can get the transparent notification, but I want the
little envelope that will stay there until you actually read
the mail or close Outlook.

Help?

TIA

Louise

 

[Vince Averello [MVP - Outlook]]

The one thing you didn't mention is if you set the envelope to 'Show' in the
notification area properties.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

When I go to the taskbar properties, customize, I see the little envelope
and it says you have new mail. BUT - it is under past items rather than
current items. I have outlook itself set to always hide, but I've tried
it different ways and I still can't seem to get the envelope.

Is there a way to move it from past items to current items and would that
do it?

Change the behavior field to "Always show" or simply disable customized
notifications.