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Unread Messages Notice On Welcome Screen
Wondering why the Windows XP Welcome Screen says you have unread messages when you've read them all?
This information refers to Outlook Express and Windows Messenger (the only e-mail clients that can update the Welcome Screen), and can be confusing if you don't use one of these programs.
Somehow, you've received new mail in one of these programs -- for example, you or another user opened Outlook Express and downloaded messages by mistake -- and the Welcome Screen is letting you know.
To remove the unread message notification under your user name, open Outlook Express or Windows Messenger and either "read" or delete all unread messages.
(Tip-in-a-tip: If Outlook Express is the culprit, disable the "send and receive messages at startup" option on the General tab of the Tools, Options dialog box. Then even if you open this program, it won't download messages.)
Do you have some Microsoft Windows XP tips or secrets to share or have a question?
You can Write to Zac!.
Include your first initial and last name and put the word WINDOWS XP in the subject.
I'll try to use your contribution in a future column.
(Please note that these columns are written several weeks in advance so publishing it will be delayed accordingly.)
A NEW Microsoft OS with all its tweaks.
Ain't if FUN!!!!!!
Zac
