How do you disable tool tips in XP?
Monday, April 19, 2004 by NightTrainthedark | Discussion: Stardock Software
Can someone tell me how to disable tool tips"balloon messages" in windows XP?
NightTrainthedark
Reply #2 Monday, April 19, 2004 5:09 PM
Reply #2 Monday, April 19, 2004 5:09 PM
thanks yrag. I downloaded it , checked disable tool tips, it didnt work. >
Thanks though.
Thanks though.
yrag
Reply #3 Monday, April 19, 2004 5:20 PM
Reply #3 Monday, April 19, 2004 5:20 PM
OOOOOOOOkkk...if you're daring try this:
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ShowInfoTip
Modify/Create the Value Name [ShowInfoTip] according to the Value Data listed below.
Value Data: [0 - ShowInfoTip Disabled / 1 - ShowInfoTip Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Data Type: REG_DWORD [Dword Value] // Value Name: ShowInfoTip
Modify/Create the Value Name [ShowInfoTip] according to the Value Data listed below.
Value Data: [0 - ShowInfoTip Disabled / 1 - ShowInfoTip Enabled]
Exit Registry and Reboot
NightTrainthedark
Reply #4 Monday, April 19, 2004 6:14 PM
Reply #4 Monday, April 19, 2004 6:14 PM
I had tried the same thing folowing microsofts instructions but that had failed and that was what prompted this post. Your procedure is slightly different. MS said to create the value of " enable tooltips" instead of showinfotip. I will try it your way yrag. Thanks again.
Your procedure is slightly different. MS said to create the value of " enable tooltips" instead of showinfotip. I will try it your way yrag. Thanks again.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #5 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:04 PM
Reply #5 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:04 PM
It didnt work. It seemed so promissing too. Not only am I cursed with the permanent my music icon, now I am cursed with forever tool tips. Aaaaaarggh! Thanks again yrag.
yrag
Reply #6 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:13 PM
Reply #6 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:13 PM
Hummmmmm. Never say 'die'....where exactly are you getting these Tooltips?
NightTrainthedark
Reply #7 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:42 PM
Reply #7 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:42 PM
now that I have used it a bit, some of them are gone. Thanks!
some remain like,Mouseover on start button- "click here to begin" All the tips in the remainder of the start panel are gone. Its when I am working with skinstudio that they are annoying. Some that are turned off now, I miss. Damned if ya do damned if ya dont. Thanks again yrag.
some remain like,Mouseover on start button- "click here to begin" All the tips in the remainder of the start panel are gone. Its when I am working with skinstudio that they are annoying. Some that are turned off now, I miss. Damned if ya do damned if ya dont. Thanks again yrag.
yrag
Reply #8 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:49 PM
Reply #8 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:49 PM
Try going to Control Panel/Folder Options/Views and at bottom of list un-check "Show Pop up Description for Folder and Desktop'...see if that gives you what you want. If not, I have a Tweak proggie I've used for years and it will do just about anything you want with Windows. I think it's about $15 bucks (not even sure if they have a trial), so if you're interested let me know and I'll give you the link.
NightTrainthedark
Reply #9 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:54 PM
Reply #9 Monday, April 19, 2004 8:54 PM
That would kinda be like handing a grenade to a baby.
...........sure I would love the link.
...........sure I would love the link.
yrag
Reply #11 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:01 PM
Reply #11 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:01 PM
I don't need your addy...it's a great program and I have no problem recommending their stuff http://www.jermar.com/ the proggie is Tweaki...for Power Users
crissy14
Reply #12 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 12:22 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 12:22 PM
This subject has been discussed before without resolution.
https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?id=164040&BID=WC&page=1#164757
The setting must be hidden deep within the regisrty. I also have tried everything to no avail, but I will follow this thread cause I also would very much like it disabled.
https://www.wincustomize.com/msgboard.asp?id=164040&BID=WC&page=1#164757
The setting must be hidden deep within the regisrty. I also have tried everything to no avail, but I will follow this thread cause I also would very much like it disabled.
yrag
Reply #13 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 1:19 PM
Reply #13 Tuesday, April 20, 2004 1:19 PM
Crissy - mine is disabled using the proggie in #11....I've never been able to find the setting(s) (without using the proggie) that disables all of them (I've dissected the program and it appears to change a lot of settings to achieve that.. I don't mind playing with the registry, but even I have my limits as to how far I really want to wade into the unknown 
WebGizmos
Reply #14 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:04 AM
Reply #14 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:04 AM
You also might want to check out TweakXP. They have some great tips there for doing things like this, and you might find your answer there.
http://tweakxp.com/
http://tweakxp.com/
Koasati
Reply #15 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:37 AM
Reply #15 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:37 AM
Gary.. that's quite a program there. A real super tweaker. There is a trial (2days), and it's 19.95 now, but I'm really impressed. The abililty to create your own 'right-click context menus' is something you don't see everyday.
Essencay
Reply #16 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:38 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:38 AM
One of my all-time favorite tweakers http://www.x-setup.net/ Xteq X-Setup
lkeels
Reply #17 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 1:13 AM
Reply #17 Tuesday, May 4, 2004 1:13 AM
Tooltips and balloon popups are not the same thing. The hover on Start is a tooltip. Balloons will have a tail on them. They aren''t turned off the same way.
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Reply #1 Monday, April 19, 2004 4:47 PM