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Tugela
Nov 19, 2005, 02:34 PM
On my user name on my desktop I keep getting a message saying that I have unread messages in my mailboxes. How can I stop this from happening as other people use this PC and I don't want them knowing my mail addresses.
Thanks

RickJ
Nov 19, 2005, 05:57 PM
Here are the instructions to turn that notification off:

1. This one involves editing the registry:
http://fragments.turtlemeat.com/turn-off-xp-login-screen-unread-mail-count.php

2. This one shows you how to get and use software to do it:
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/25767/25767.html

fredg
Nov 20, 2005, 04:45 AM
Hi,
Here is a link:
http://www.updatexp.com/tip9.html

As the other answer indicates, this involves editing the Registry. This link gives step by step instructions on editing two values.
Please BE CAREFUL when editing the Registry... your computer might not restart.
Always shut down the computer before editing the Registry. Then, after you reboot and edit it, if something happens, you can always reboot into "Last Known Good Configuration", and restore a good Registry.