Tooltips Hidden - A Solution!

[Jim]

I have been looking for a solution to this problem for months. I finally
found a solution that works well for me and solved all issues with hidden
tooltips. It is a free download from a reputable organization.

http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/windows-xps-repulsive-hidden-tooltip-bug-fixed/

Jim

 

[ju.c]

Nice find!


I'll add some more info.


ToolTipFixer:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/windows-xps-repulsive-hidden-tooltip-bug-fixed/
http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/TTF/ToolTipFixer+Home

Taskbar Visible (Translated from Spanish):
http://translate.google.com/transla...05&hl=en&langpair=es|en&tbb=1&ie=windows-1252


It looks like NirCMD may be the better choice as both of the above run
constantly as services. Memory: ToolTipFixer 6MB; Taskbar Visible 2MB.

NirCMD:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html


command:

nircmd win settopmost class "tooltips_class32" 1


Quote from post:

"This sets the windows class for tooltips to topmost, after that tool
tips work like they should.
NirCMD just sets this value, and exits. No cpu/ram is further used! You
can create a shortcut/.cmd file for this, so in case your tooltips are
hiding, just use the shortcut and your "


Try setting that command into the Registry Run key, too.


ju.c

 

[Jim]

Personally I like the Neosmart solution. It runs automatically as a service.
Install it and forget it. So far I've not seen the problem since installing
it.

Jim