How to make Outlook display envelope icon for unread mail in other folders than Inbox?

Question

I get a bunch of SVN commit messages to my email, and I created a rule to move them to a separate folder ("commits"). Now, the problem I have is that when I get a new commit message, Outlook no longer displays the little envelope icon in the tray.

The envelope icon is displayed just fine as long as the new mail is in my Inbox, but it doesn't show up when it's in any other folder.

Is it possible to get the envelope to show in other folders than inbox?

Answer 1

I have the same problem. Instead, I settled for displaying a 'New Mail Item' Dialog, or displaying a desktop notification. At least this way there is some notification of a new message.

The dialog and notification can be added to the rule which filters the messages into a different folder. I use the Dialog for all urgent mail (customer contact).