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March 11, 2003 8:44:51 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
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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Reply #1 March 11, 2003 9:15:54 AM
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You may want to download a trial version of Tweak-XP, which allows you a multitude of controls within easy reach...
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Reply #2 March 11, 2003 12:21:24 PM
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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.
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Reply #3 March 11, 2003 12:23:31 PM
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Bump! I would like to know how to turn off those pop-up's too! Come on you gurus, how do we do it?
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Reply #4 March 11, 2003 1:03:10 PM
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Hey BoXXi, maybe if we yell loud enough someone will here us in here!?!
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Reply #5 March 11, 2003 1:10:41 PM
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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.
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Reply #6 March 11, 2003 1:58:55 PM
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Tried it, they are still there! > I will try re-booting, maybe that will fix it?!
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Reply #7 March 11, 2003 2:01:54 PM
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Disable Tooltips.
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Reply #8 March 11, 2003 2:09:37 PM
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Stark23x, where is that setting? Not in Tweak UI or User Config.
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Reply #9 March 11, 2003 2:14:15 PM
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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.
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Reply #10 March 11, 2003 2:16:49 PM
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BoXXi threatens Stark23x with his tickling stick......
 Ve Haff Vays of making you talk....
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Reply #11 March 11, 2003 2:25:40 PM
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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 . . .

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Reply #12 March 11, 2003 2:30:33 PM
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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?
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Reply #13 March 11, 2003 2:35:44 PM
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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.........
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Reply #14 March 11, 2003 2:37:19 PM
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Yes Mackerson, I am.
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Reply #15 March 11, 2003 2:40:58 PM
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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.
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Reply #16 March 11, 2003 2:41:01 PM
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I used Tweak-XP Pro - doesn't work...

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Reply #17 March 11, 2003 2:54:12 PM
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Phydeaux_3, that fix was a no-go. Best try yet though. Anyone else care to gove it a try?
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Reply #18 March 11, 2003 5:18:57 PM
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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......
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Reply #19 March 11, 2003 5:26:28 PM
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  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

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Reply #20 March 11, 2003 5:36:04 PM
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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 #21 March 11, 2003 5:42:38 PM
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Get Rid of Unwanted Balloon Tips
Open up the Registry Editor and expand the tree to display the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Advanced
Then, created a new DWORD value named EnableBalloonTips and set it to 0x00000000.

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Reply #22 March 11, 2003 5:47:08 PM
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the first turns off the "New Program added" or some such, after install and go to START, like duh, you didn't know you had added something...

the second is to remove ballons from the menuing structure and all....
you have to create that DWORD registry key though...

and it does work I just redid it to test it out again...

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Reply #23 March 11, 2003 5:50:19 PM
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Get Rid of Unwanted Balloon Tips
Open up the Registry Editor and expand the tree to display the following key:

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

In the LEFT hand side click on the Advanced and then right click on it, pick create "DWORD" and enter the name
EnbleBalloonTips , it is automatically set to 0x00000000. as the default...
you can set it again if you like, or just close regedit...

and when you go to the menu right after those ballons are gone..


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Reply #24 March 11, 2003 5:51:14 PM
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anyways, luck, let me know it if doesn't work and I can dig around and see if I can find another solution on cd or something...

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Reply #25 March 11, 2003 6:02:28 PM
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I also seem to recall one HeavyMetal and one Epic mag cover each with such a cover art on it...

just a thought...


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