How do I turn off the unread message count on the Windows XP login screen?

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Leo,
Outlook 2003 and XP Home:
I have a problem just like Patricia. In my efforts to troubleshoot this problem, I moved all of my mail to a new outlook data file and then closed the folder. The count remained at one even though there was no mail. Then I checked my never used Outlook Express and found one unread email. I marked it unread, but the count remained at one. I then read the knowledge base article and adjusted the registry to zero and the problem seemed to be resolved. After a few incoming emails to Outlook, the count has returned to one, despite having read all the email. My wife's User Account on this same machine works correctly. This installation is only 2 weeks old, since I had my old HD quit. All available updates have been installed. I would like to fix this rather than to tun it off. Thanks.

please help me turn off my unread message

My problem is that today I get email messages delivered to both the "favorite" inbox AND unread box. I never had them delivered to both at once before. I find it annoying. How do I tell it not to deliver to my unread box? I see the number but the message is there too.

Don't know if you guys are still have problems with the annoying "1 Unread Email Message" on your welcome screens but here is something I picked up on another forum

The best and safest way to clear the unread-email counter is to download the XP PowerToy found at (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx) TweakUI and perform the following steps:

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.

Worked a treat for me
Worked a treat

There is a registry tweak at Kellys Korner that will remove the email notification for you.
Go here and browse down to tweak # 100.
Remember that this is a registry tweak, so backup your registry before you run it if you are concerned. It is harmless however and should not cause problems for anyone, and there is an undo on the site that you can also download to reverse what you have done.
Good luck.

I have multiple logins for different users, but only one accurately reports unread email. One (mine of course) never reports any email. I use OE for my email client. OE is configured separately for each user. Using the article as a guide, and comparing the unread email section of the working account with the non-working one, I tried to add in the missing info in the account that was not getting updated, but no luck. Any suggestions?

Leo, I just wanted to thank you. Your article did the trick. I'll be returning to this site whenever I have any issues. Thanks again!!!

I do not know how to turn off new unread messages

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