Turn off 'unread mail message' at logon screen?

[mnjaw]

I want to turn off the ' x unread mail message' on the logon screen. I can't
find any help in Outlook for this. The message continues to appears for days
after the message has been read.

 

[K. Orland]

This is for Windows XP, if you are using a different OS please advise.

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:

Start>Run>Regedit>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.


HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail. In
the right pane modify: MessageExpiryDays Change it to 0.

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