*** modules/user/user.module.orig	2007-08-17 13:13:44.000000000 -0400
--- modules/user/user.module	2007-08-17 13:14:39.000000000 -0400
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*** 1559,1564 ****
--- 1559,1566 ----
        // Create new user account, administrator approval required.
        _user_mail_notify('register_pending_approval', $account);
        drupal_set_message(t('Thank you for applying for an account. Your account is currently pending approval by the site administrator.<br />In the meantime, your password and further instructions have been sent to your e-mail address.'));
+       $form_state['redirect'] = '';
+       return;
  
      }
    }