Download and install TweakUI:

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP (TweakUI)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

After installing, go to Start > Programs > PowerToys for Windows XP >
TweakUI. Expand "Logon" and uncheck "Show unread mail on Welcome screen".

Note: Unread message alerts may indicate you have unread messages not only
in Outlook Express, but Hotmail and/or MSN email accounts as well.

Overview of the Mail Notification Display on the Windows XP Welcome Screen
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304148

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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"newtie" wrote:

| Hi all-
|
| I have a computer lab at school that has "Teacher" and "Student" user
| accounts. A few students have been checking their email and I'm getting a
| notification on the Student login that they have 1 email message. How do i
| turn this notification off?
|
| Thanks,
| Mark