MSN Problem..?

I downloaded MSN 2-3 days ago. I have two MSN accounts. Now before[2 days ago] when I loaded up Windows XP, next to my name it said "4 unread messages. 2 unread messages". They were underlined, so you could see who's messages needed to be read. I read all of them, and deleted them. Today, I'm logging onto my computer and I see that by name again it says "4 unread messages". I removed MSN and all of its components from my computer. I deleted Temporary Internet Files and my Cookies. I restarted my computer again, and the "4 unread messages" is still there. Is there anyway to resolve this? I remember I use to have this problem when I first really used MSN, but I think it went away I just don't remember how. Help please, thank you.