Restore Problem

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Greg

I recently had to do a restore on XP Pro and prior to
doing the restore I had 16 unread messages in my Outlook
Express. At I did the restore the system is now operating
correctly but evertime the Welcome/Logon screen appears it
shows I have 16 unread messages. I have read the messages
and have cleared from the mail reader but the logon
information still states I have 16 unread messages. What
file do I have to clear to get solve this problem.

Thanks
 
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304148
Overview of the Mail Notification Display on the Windows XP Welcome Screen

You can download and install *TweakUI for XP*
Powertoys for Win XP Pro
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Powertoys for Win XP Home
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/downloads/powertoys.asp




To disable unread mail notice for all users
HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail
MessageExpiryDays change to dword:00000000

To disable unread mail notice for current user
HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail
MessageExpiryDays change to dword:00000000

To simply clear the current unread count.
HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UnreadMail\

<your email account>MessageCount change to dword:00000000


Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going
edit > new.



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided
at your own risk.
 
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