Mouse pointer text

[Matrix]

I am using Windows XP Home Edition. When I hover the mouse pointer over
anything like an icon, file, folder etc, a banner opens with a text
explanation of what the item is. It's most annoying. Does anyone know
how I can disable it please.

 

[Galen]

In Matrix <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

I am using Windows XP Home Edition. When I hover the mouse pointer
over anything like an icon, file, folder etc, a banner opens with a
text explanation of what the item is. It's most annoying. Does
anyone know how I can disable it please.

Well, if you're absolutely certain that you WANT to do that, and I mean you
REALLY want to do that...

http://www.theeldergeek.com/tool_tip_displays.htm

Not a tweak I'd recommend...

Galen
--

"But there are always some lunatics about. It would be a dull world
without them."

Sherlock Holmes

 

[Guest]

HOW TO: Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307729


Daisy

 

[REsmann]

Start: Run: regedit: OK
My
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Double-click on ShowInfoTip
Change value to 0 (number)
Exit regedit: restart Windows

 

[Guest]

To avoid editting the Registry, go here:
Open Windows Explorer>Tools>Folder Options>View tab
Scroll down to last item and click "Show pop-up description........."
Click Apply and OK.

 

[Guest]

Hi
To stop this poup description following following steps

Windows Explorer -> Tools -> Folder Options ->View Tab and under Advanced
settings

Uncheck the option for " Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items"

Hope this helps..

 

[REsmann]

I am using Windows XP Home Edition. When I hover the mouse pointer over
anything like an icon, file, folder etc, a banner opens with a text
explanation of what the item is. It's most annoying. Does anyone know
how I can disable it please.

Click on start:
Go to Run:
Type in regedit:
Click OK:

The folder in registry editor you need to go to;

My
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Double-click on ShowInfoTip:
Change Value to 0 (that is number zero):
Exit reg edit:
Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.

 

[REsmann]

I am using Windows XP Home Edition. When I hover the mouse pointer over
anything like an icon, file, folder etc, a banner opens with a text
explanation of what the item is. It's most annoying. Does anyone know
how I can disable it please.

Click on start:
Go to Run:
Type in regedit:
Click OK:

The folder in registry editor you need to go to;

My
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Double-click on ShowInfoTip:
Change Value to 0 (that is number zero):
Exit reg edit:
Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.

 

[REsmann]

Yes.
Your way is much easier and much less risky.