"Matrix" <d@d.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.1d3df447118d39df989686@news.karoo.co.uk.. .
>
> I am using Windows XP Home Edition. When I hover the mouse pointer over
> anything like an icon, file, folder etc, a banner opens with a text
> explanation of what the item is. It's most annoying. Does anyone know
> how I can disable it please.

Click on start:
Go to Run:
Type in regedit:
Click OK:

The folder in registry editor you need to go to;

My
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wind ows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Double-click on ShowInfoTip:
Change Value to 0 (that is number zero):
Exit reg edit:
Restart Windows for the changes to take effect.