Windows XP question

[TEEB]

when you run your mouse over an icon or other area you will get a little window open and describe the action. ie. when you run your mouse over your start button you will get a Little window that says "click here to begin"
Is there a way to stop this little window from coming up? If so how?
Thanx

[GaryRouth]

Hi TEEB

The ElderGeek site has a Registry Edit for disabling or enabling the ToolTip pop up boxes. The key they mention is

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

And the right-pane item is "ShowInfoTip". The DWORD value of 0 = disabled. The DWORD value of 1 = enabled.

Here's the link to the full tip details on their site http://www.theeldergeek.com/tool_tip_displays.htm

You'll want to take the usual precautions before making any Registry changes. The easiest is to create a restore point just before.

Best of luck
. . . Gary