Making Tool Tips Last

[Ed Light]

It appears to be an XP Home setting that tool tips belonging to buttons
become unavailable quickly. Is there a registry setting to make them persist
through multiple viewings and still be there after a button is clicked?


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[Wesley Vogel]

Automated edit look here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read instructions at the top
Scroll down to:
7. Increase Balloon Tip Display Time
=================

I don't know what the max time limit is. I've always tried to make it as
short as possible since I can't get rid of the damn things. ;-)

Or navigate to>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\TrayNot
ify
BalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0x00000003 (3)
----
Hexadecimal

3 = 3 seconds
5 = 5 seconds
et cetera

 

[Ed Light]

Thanks, Wes.

It doesn't work at all in xp home sp2, slipstreamed.

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[Kelly]

Have you tried it hands on?

 

[Ed Light]

Have you tried it hands on?

Yes, I tried 10 and 999 seconds (entered as decimal) but it winks out at
about 3 and is cranky about showing again, even after a reboot.


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[Wesley Vogel]

Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips. We all have our XP cross
to bear.

 

[a nonymous]

| Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool

 

[Ed Light]

| Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool

I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.


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[Wesley Vogel]

Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start button.
[[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people have to see that
"tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've also
changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm too lazy
to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the wall. ;-)

 

[a nonymous]

| Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start button.
| [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people have to see that
| "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>
|
| I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've also
| changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or whatever it was
| to off white.
|
| I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm too lazy
| to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the wall. ;-)
|
| >>> Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.
| >>
| >> Exactly which "tips" ?
| >> - balloon
| >> - info
| >> - quick
| >> - tool

http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc4/v33/vic33.htm
(Removing Balloon PopUps in XP) ~ by Vic Ferri
1. DISABLE TASKBAR BALLOON TIPS - notification area
2. DISABLE START BUTTON BALLOON TIPS
3. DISABLE START MENU BALLOON TIPS
4. DISABLE FOLDER CONTENT INFO BUBBLES
5. DISABLE POPUP DESCRIPTIONS FOR FOLDERS AND ICONS
6. TO DISABLE PRINTER SPOOLER BALLOON TIPS
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831582
7. TO DISABLE WINDOWS XP TOUR BALLOON TIPS
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311489
8. DISABLE MICROSOFT PASSPORT REMINDER BALLOON TIP
9. DISABLE NETWORK REMINDER BALLOON TIPS


http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
(Repair/Customize Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area)
Disable Balloon Tips


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/186385
How to Disable ToolTips for Minimize, Maximize, and Close
(Win 98 - concepts)

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/regentry/55198.asp
HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop
REG_BINARY UserPreferencesMask Bit 7 = Hot tracking

http://www.virtualplastic.net/html/ui_tips.html
ToolTips

http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros/exploreroptions.html
ExtraToolTips

 

[Kelly]

Interesting! Thanks for the feedback. Will try to re-create.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it doesn't
work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but will add it, just for
you. )

/taskbarplus!.htm

Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start button.
[[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people have to see that
"tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've also
changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or whatever it
was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm too lazy
to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's hidden
behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but will
add it, just for you. )

Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start button.
[[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people have to see
that "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've
also changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or
whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm
too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the
wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an offset of just
the Start button, when this behavior does come into play, though. )

/taskbarplus!.htm

Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's hidden
behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but will
add it, just for you. )

Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start button.
[[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people have to see
that "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've
also changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or
whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm
too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the
wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:

Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

But it *is* the silver lining in the cloud. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an offset
of just the Start button, when this behavior does come into play,
though. )

Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's
hidden behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but will
add it, just for you. )


Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start
button. [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people
have to see that "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've
also changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or
whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm
too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the
wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Kelly]

Is that related per chance to the eclipse tonight? Had to watch the World
Series with one eye and step out of the door to view the sky with the other
eye. Thought, I needed to catch this one tonight as I wouldn't remember in
2007. Besides breaking an 86 year old record is easier to remember, I
think. )

/taskbarplus!.htm

But it *is* the silver lining in the cloud. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an offset
of just the Start button, when this behavior does come into play,
though. )

Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's
hidden behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but will
add it, just for you. )


Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start
button. [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people
have to see that "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've
also changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or
whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm
too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the
wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I *just* knew that the moon had something to do with it.
Hey, if it can control the oceans...

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Is that related per chance to the eclipse tonight? Had to watch the
World Series with one eye and step out of the door to view the sky
with the other eye. Thought, I needed to catch this one tonight as I
wouldn't remember in 2007. Besides breaking an 86 year old record is
easier to remember, I think. )

But it *is* the silver lining in the cloud. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an offset
of just the Start button, when this behavior does come into play,
though. )


Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's
hidden behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but
will add it, just for you. )


Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start
button. [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people
have to see that "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've
also changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or
whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm
too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the
wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Kelly]

I hear you! And to think my dissertation was on Crimes committed during the
lunar phases. <w>

/taskbarplus!.htm

I *just* knew that the moon had something to do with it.
Hey, if it can control the oceans...

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Is that related per chance to the eclipse tonight? Had to watch the
World Series with one eye and step out of the door to view the sky
with the other eye. Thought, I needed to catch this one tonight as I
wouldn't remember in 2007. Besides breaking an 86 year old record is
easier to remember, I think. )

But it *is* the silver lining in the cloud. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an offset
of just the Start button, when this behavior does come into play,
though. )


Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's
hidden behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but
will add it, just for you. )


Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start
button. [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times people
have to see that "tip" before committing it to memory. <LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size. I've
also changed the background color from that horrid looking tan or
whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason I'm
too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging on the
wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Why do they call it lunacy? ;-) Howwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllll.

[[intermittent insanity once believed to be related to phases of the moon]]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

I hear you! And to think my dissertation was on Crimes committed
during the lunar phases. <w>

I *just* knew that the moon had something to do with it.
Hey, if it can control the oceans...

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

Is that related per chance to the eclipse tonight? Had to watch the
World Series with one eye and step out of the door to view the sky
with the other eye. Thought, I needed to catch this one tonight as
I wouldn't remember in 2007. Besides breaking an 86 year old
record is easier to remember, I think. )


But it *is* the silver lining in the cloud. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an
offset of just the Start button, when this behavior does come
into play, though. )


Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's
hidden behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but
will add it, just for you. )


Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start
button. [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times
people have to see that "tip" before committing it to memory.
<LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size.
I've also changed the background color from that horrid
looking tan or whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason
I'm too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging
on the wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.

 

[Kelly]

I hear you, we have werewolves in our back yard, actually I have never heard
them howl, but then the property goes back for acres. Will pay better mind
for the next full moon. )

For the real life facts though, ask anyone you know that works in the
emergency room and/or Ambulatory (911) or Paramedics. However, even though
more "crimes" are committed during this phase, murders aren't among the
statistics. For better stats, check Dayton County (historic for the study).

As for your bracketed quote: Back in the day, PMS qualified as did users of
Halcion. That said, I am out of
here..........................................and really fast. <w>

/taskbarplus!.htm

Why do they call it lunacy? ;-) Howwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllll.

[[intermittent insanity once believed to be related to phases of the
moon]]

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In

I hear you! And to think my dissertation was on Crimes committed
during the lunar phases. <w>

I *just* knew that the moon had something to do with it.
Hey, if it can control the oceans...

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Is that related per chance to the eclipse tonight? Had to watch the
World Series with one eye and step out of the door to view the sky
with the other eye. Thought, I needed to catch this one tonight as
I wouldn't remember in 2007. Besides breaking an 86 year old
record is easier to remember, I think. )


But it *is* the silver lining in the cloud. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

Not here, but I know what you are speaking of. This isn't an
offset of just the Start button, when this behavior does come
into play, though. )


Howdy Kelly,

This one >>>
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Explorer\Advanced
StartButtonBalloonTip
REG_DWORD
0

No, it doesn't work. But the upside is that half the time it's
hidden behind the taskbar. <LOL>

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Kelly <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes,

There is a claim to fix "Click here to begin" within XP, but it
doesn't work. Haven't had it on my to-do list as of late, but
will add it, just for you. )


Any of them. My all time favorite is the one over the Start
button. [[Click here to begin]]. I wonder how many times
people have to see that "tip" before committing it to memory.
<LOL>

I can change the duration and I have changed the text size.
I've also changed the background color from that horrid
looking tan or whatever it was
to off white.

I do kinda like the Date tip over the clock. For some reason
I'm too lazy to turn my head and look at the calendar hanging
on the wall. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In Ed Light <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
message
Wanna trade, Ed? I can't get rid of Balloon Tips.

Exactly which "tips" ?
- balloon
- info
- quick
- tool



I'd like the ones over buttons to last longer.