Hi
To stop this poup description following following steps

Windows Explorer -> Tools -> Folder Options ->View Tab and under Advanced
settings

Uncheck the option for " Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items"

Hope this helps..


"REsmann" wrote:

> Start: Run: regedit: OK
> My
> Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wind ows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
> Double-click on ShowInfoTip
> Change value to 0 (number)
> Exit regedit: restart Windows
>
> "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.
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