Unread messages in XP login screen

[Praetor]

Out of curiousity, is there anyway to modify the login screen so that it shows the message count from Outlook XP? NOT Outlook Express, folks.

Thanks.

 

[dawks]

Not sure how this can be done, but I do think its possible. I havent used Outlook Express in two years, but the 'Unread Messages' on the login screen has now started showing up occasionally since I switch to Mozilla Thunderbird. Neat

 

[Mitzi]

Originally posted by: DaZ
Not sure how this can be done, but I do think its possible. I havent used Outlook Express in two years, but the 'Unread Messages' on the login screen has now started showing up occasionally since I switch to Mozilla Thunderbird. Neat

Yeah, same here. I can't really understand the practical use of it though...you need to start Thunderbird to download any new messages so I check them there and then hencing marking them 'Read'. It'd be nice if it could automatically check the number of messages before you log on.

 

[crisp82]

My unread messages show from MSN Messenger. Think it reads them of your .Net passport if you have one.

 

[Praetor]

I have Outlook set to check new mail every half-hour, so while I have my computer locked, it is very possible to recieve new mail. And while I love using Mozilla/Firebird as my browser and will never change, I'm only going to use Outlook for my mail.