Welcome Screen

[Guest]

When I am away from my desk Windows XP Home Edition goes back to my Welcome
Screen where I need to click on my name and enter my password - not a
problem. However, I noticed it said "1 unread email message" and "2 programs
running". Instead of clicking on my name I accidently click on "1 unread
email message" and it showed the unread email message from a hotmail account
that I LOGGED OUT of much earlier in the day. Where is it getting this
information from and how do I shut it OFF.

Thanks !

 

[S.Sengupta]

Install PowerToys (Tweak UI) for Windows XP. There is an option to
disable unread email message alerts on your logon screen.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

For Passport/Unread Mail Issues:

Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2. Advanced/Manage
Passwords/Remove.

Tip:

Add Control Userpasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Use TweakUI/Logon/Unread Mail and Repair/Unread Mail Count
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

or:

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 Go to:
Start/Run/Regedit and 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

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com