I have been looking around in the available XP help
sources related to customizing the user interface, to
find out how to deactivate the automatic popup
help/descriptive messages that appear wherever you point
your mouse and/or whenever a menu item is highlighted. If
someone knows how to do this, I'd appreciate your advice.
Thanks!

Alvaro.

Alvaro de la Ossa wrote:
Alvaro

Go to the following website and look on line 11, left side.

Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

There are 2 links to download files there. These reg files allow you to
disable only the Balloon Tips or Disable All. Disable All includes: Balloon
Tips, Folder Contents Info Tips, Explorer Pop-Ups and Show Info Tips.

Click the link for the file you wish to download. Double click the
downlkoaded file to run.

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
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