Hi Endela,

hmm...okay, then I'm afraid I'm out of ideas, too.

But according to the software support forum, this appears to be a known issue:
https://www.ubbcentral.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/247807/ubb-7-5-6-flashing-new-messages-icon
and
https://www.ubbcentral.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/212363/new-pm-indicator-always-flashing

The second thread offers an admin solution, so maybe Annette could help smile1

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