Turn off pop-up messages

[katehollington]

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could let me know how to turn off all
"helpful hints" from Microsoft - eg 'There are unused icons on your
desktop, click here to delete them' .
They make me angry.
Thanks
Kate

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Kate,

HOW TO: Disable Notification Area Balloon Tips in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307729

Or automate using TweakUI:

TweakUI v2.00 for Windows XP/XP MCE [564 KB].
http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

TweakUI v2.10 for Windows XP SP1/XP MCE/2003 [147 KB].
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

See also:

HOW TO: Disable the Automatic Desktop Cleanup Feature in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320154

HOW TO: Use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306542

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Guest]

They make you "angry"??? They are for your benefit, leave it alone.
Don't try to fix it if it doesn't need fixin'.

 

[Richard Urban]

Go to "Display Properties" / Desktop / Customize Desktop. Remove the check
from "Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard Every 60 Days".

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User

If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[katehollington]

Very helpful reply - thank you...

They make you "angry"??? They are for your benefit, leave it alone.
Don't try to fix it if it doesn't need fixin'.
--
XP-WNP
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.


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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could let me know how to turn off all
"helpful hints" from Microsoft - eg 'There are unused icons on your
desktop, click here to delete them' .
They make me angry.
Thanks
Kate