Need help with XP!
Tuesday, March 11, 2003 by hispeed | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I am trying to turn off the function that pops up information whenever my mouse hovers over anything in XP. I cannot find anything in Tweak UI, Windowblinds, or Icon Packager. I have the latest releases of all of them by the way. does anyone have a fix for this?? It is really getting anoying. I know where my Icons take me and what the START button does!!?! >
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hispeed
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 12:21 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 12:21 PM
I have Tewak-UI for XP PRO and there is no such control. Is this the same program you are talking about? I visited TweakXP.com and it seemed to be just a site with tweaking tips, none of which fixed my delima.
BoXXi
Reply #3 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 12:23 PM
Reply #3 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 12:23 PM
Bump! I would like to know how to turn off those pop-up's too! Come on you gurus, how do we do it? 
hispeed
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:03 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:03 PM
Hey BoXXi, maybe if we yell loud enough someone will here us in here!?! 
Shakey (the Original)
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:10 PM
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:10 PM
Pick u a copy of Tweakui for XP from here - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
Once you have installed it, open the app and highlight the 'Taskbar' option. In the right hand pane, you will see 'enable balloon tips'. Remove the check mark, click on 'apply' and you should be set.
That is, if I am thinking of the same pop ups as you all are.
Once you have installed it, open the app and highlight the 'Taskbar' option. In the right hand pane, you will see 'enable balloon tips'. Remove the check mark, click on 'apply' and you should be set.
That is, if I am thinking of the same pop ups as you all are.
hispeed
Reply #6 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:58 PM
Reply #6 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:58 PM
Tried it, they are still there! > I will try re-booting, maybe that will fix it?!
I will try re-booting, maybe that will fix it?!
hispeed
Reply #8 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:09 PM
Reply #8 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:09 PM
Stark23x, where is that setting? Not in Tweak UI or User Config.
hispeed
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:14 PM
Reply #9 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:14 PM
Could it be something with Window Blinds or my skins? There is no fix for it in those settings either. Even tried settings with Win classic bars. No go.
BoXXi
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:16 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:16 PM
BoXXi threatens Stark23x with his tickling stick......
Ve Haff Vays of making you talk....
Ve Haff Vays of making you talk....
Phydeaux_3
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:25 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:25 PM
1. Start the registry editor (e.g., run -> regedit.exe).
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ExplorerAdvanced.
3. From the Edit menu, select New - String value.
4. Enter a name of EnableBalloonTips, and press Enter.
5. Double-click the new value, set it to 0, and click OK.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Reboot
smooches,
» Phy³ . . .
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ExplorerAdvanced.
3. From the Edit menu, select New - String value.
4. Enter a name of EnableBalloonTips, and press Enter.
5. Double-click the new value, set it to 0, and click OK.
6. Close the registry editor.
7. Reboot
smooches,
» Phy³ . . .
mossedmoon
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:30 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:30 PM
OK, let me see if I got this: You have the software Tweak-XP Pro, you clicked on tricks and tweaks, then windows tweaks, then desktop tweaks and deactivated balloon and quickinfo, and you're still getting them?
hispeed
Reply #13 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:35 PM
Reply #13 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:35 PM
Could it be something with Window Blinds or my skins? There is no fix for it in those settings either. Even tried settings with Win classic bars. No go. This is turning into a long and fruitless day.........
This is turning into a long and fruitless day.........
hispeed
Reply #15 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:40 PM
Reply #15 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:40 PM
Clarification, I am running Win XP PRO and have Tweak UI (New Version) installed. The remove balloon tips doesn't work. I am heading out to try Phydeaux_3's suggestion.
hispeed
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:54 PM
Reply #17 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:54 PM
Phydeaux_3, that fix was a no-go. Best try yet though. Anyone else care to gove it a try?
hispeed
Reply #18 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:18 PM
Reply #18 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:18 PM
I got it fixed! Well most of it anyway. Just had to let you know where it was. It was located in control panel/folder options/view/show popup description. It fixed about 85% of the darn things anyway. Thanks to all for your input and help. Tranquility has returned......
IPlural
Reply #19 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:26 PM
Reply #19 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:26 PM
Disable Balloons
Annoyed by those silly balloons that keep popping up?
Right-Click on Start and select Properties
On the Start Menu tab click Customize
Select the Advanced tab
Uncheck the box labeled Highlight Newly Installed Programs
Click OK.
Note: To change it back set the Value data: to 2
Annoyed by those silly balloons that keep popping up?
Right-Click on Start and select Properties
On the Start Menu tab click Customize
Select the Advanced tab
Uncheck the box labeled Highlight Newly Installed Programs
Click OK.
Note: To change it back set the Value data: to 2
yrag2
Reply #20 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:36 PM
Reply #20 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 5:36 PM
might want to look into Tweaki..for power users by jermar. Bought a couple of years ago and except for Stardock, best software buy I ever made. Will override anything in Bill Gates domain. 
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Reply #1 Tuesday, March 11, 2003 9:15 AM