>Windows Home Edition has now suddenly started displaying
>the text "You have # Unread Messages" next to a persons
>login name on the main login screen.
>
>Where did this come from and how do I get rid of it?

It seems to get this count from Outlook Express. I don't know for sure if the same happens for Outlook, as this happens on my daughter's PC where I don't have Office installed. How to get rid of it? Hmmmm....

Try this:
http://fragments.turtlemeat.com/turn-off-xp-login-screen-unread-mail-count.php

I didn't tried. I just Googled it before Sergey answers. 8-)

Best luck,