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Windows XP and Tweak UI

Repair Unread Mail Count

SUMMARY: Fix the unread mail count viewed on your Windows XP welcome screen with Tweak UI.


 

If you have the "Friendly" welcome screen turned on in Windows XP and login to access your computer, you may notice the count of unread mail appearing below your account name. If the number of unread mail messages is constantly wrong, you may be able to repair the count with Tweak UI.

1) Start Tweak UI (read the tips in MalekTips for downloading / installation information).
2) Click the "Repair" link.
3) In the right pane, click the pulldown and choose "Repair unread mail count".
4) Click the "Repair Now" button.
5) Click "OK" to close Tweak UI.



 

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