Windows Security Alerts BalloonTip

[Guest]

Whenever I used to turn on my computer, the balloontip used to pop up , but
now its not. is there any way to get it back?

Please reply, i would really appreciate it. thanks

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

This can be done using Tweakui. Install Tweakui and go to
Task and Start menu, then check Enable balloon tips.
Or here's a script to Disable Balloon Tips
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_balloontips.htm

Microsoft PowerToys - Tweakui for WinXP: Ver. 2.10 requires WinXP SP1
and later
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/home/downloads/powertoys.asp

TweakUI can be accessed from Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

 

[Guest]

is there a easier way? without installing any programs?

 

[Guest]

I downloaded it, but it doesnt work, is there any other way?
Please reply, thanks

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

What did you download that did not work?

 

[Guest]

the links you gave me .

Hi,

What did you download that did not work?

 

[Bert Kinney]

There where two links, which one?

 

[Guest]

the first one. actually i just realised i explained my post wrong. what i
meant was that when i start my computer i always used to get this balloon tip
pop up about 'automatic updates turned off'. thats the balloon tip I want
back. sorry for any comfusion.
pls reply, thanks

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[Bert Kinney]

OK... <g>

Right click on My Computer and select Properties - Automatic Updates
Tab. Is the "Turn off Automatic Updates" checked?

 

[Guest]

yes it is. what do i do next?

OK... <g>

Right click on My Computer and select Properties - Automatic Updates
Tab. Is the "Turn off Automatic Updates" checked?

 

[Bert Kinney]

Assuming SP2 is installed, install Tweakui and go to Task and Start
menu, then check Enable balloon tips.

Tweakui for WinXP: Ver. 2.10 requires WinXP SP1 and later
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/home/downloads/powertoys.asp

TweakUI can be accessed from Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

 

[Anna]

Assuming SP2 is installed, install Tweakui and go to Task and Start menu,
then check Enable balloon tips.

Tweakui for WinXP: Ver. 2.10 requires WinXP SP1 and later
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/home/downloads/powertoys.asp

TweakUI can be accessed from Start - All Programs - Powertoys for
Windows XP

Bert:
Unless I'm mistaken, Tweak UI is installed in Control Panel and is accessed
from there, is it not?
Anna

 

[Anna]

Bert:
Unless I'm mistaken, Tweak UI is installed in Control Panel and is
accessed from there, is it not?
Anna

ADDENDUM:
Yes, you're right Bert. It can also be accessed from All Programs if the
user has Powertoys installed. I never realized that since I've always
accessed Tweak from Control Panel. Thanks for the tip.
Anna

 

[Guest]

i tried that, but it seems that it had 'disabled' the balloons instead of
activating them. and i didnt find the 'Enable balloon tips' check box.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Anna,

By default TweakUI does not appear in Control Panel when it's installed.
I use this script to add it.
Add TweakUI to Control Panel in Windows XP
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_addtweak.htm

In Windows 9x and ME, it was added as part of the install process of
TweakUI.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Open TweakUI

In the left column click on "Taskbar and Start Menu"

On the right under Settings, put a check mark next to "Enable balloon
tips"

 

[Plato]

the first one. actually i just realised i explained my post wrong. what i
meant was that when i start my computer i always used to get this balloon tip
pop up about 'automatic updates turned off'. thats the balloon tip I want
back. sorry for any comfusion.
pls reply, thanks

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