Fix: Outlook 2010 Envelope icon missing in Windows 7 notification area

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If your Microsoft Outlook 2010 does not display the envelope icon when mail arrives, then you restore this behavior with the help of the following setting.

outlook options envelope 600x454 Fix: Outlook 2010 Envelope icon missing in Windows 7 notification area

Open Outlook 2010 and click on the File tab, click Options.

Next, select Mail in the left side navigation pane.

Now in the Message arrival section, click to select the “Show an envelope icon in the taskbar” check box.

Click OK.

Your Microsoft Outlook 2010 will now display the envelope icon/overlay when any mail arrives.

PS: Outlook 2010′s new mail icon is only visible if you use large icons; ie it changes and shows an envelope only if you   use large icons.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • David Taylor

    I have checked all the boxes in Outlook 2010 but still no envelope or desktop alerts (preview works) for new email.

  • Diana Harley

    I have the appropriate boxes checked but I am still not getting any notifications…

  • http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ Windows Club

    Outlook 2010′s new mail icon is visible, only if you use large icons; ie it changes and shows an envelope only if you use large icons.

  • Alan Palmer

    I am running Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) with Outlook 2010. Email notifications do not show up in the taskbar, even with “Large Icons” enabled. I have read countless forms on correcting this issues. Nothing works.

  • http://vh4u.blogspot.com/ Vahag

    Hello. I have found the solution :)
    You can read it in http://vh4u.blogspot.com/2010/11/office-2010-notification-issue.html

  • markgbe

    excellent! I’ve been looking all over and finally found how to fix my mail icon. i had uncheckd “use large icons” in the start menu settings.

    Thanks!

  • markgbe

    thanks!

  • Ravi0558

    I have created a rule with specific email to move to specific folder n getting alert notification but unable to show new email envelop? pls. anyone can you help me?