Curious about a minor annoyance

by Damn_machine Feb 21, 2006 4:55AM PST

While on the desktop, I can place my cursor over a taskbar or System tray icon, and get a small "balloon" telling me about the program. Lately, these balloons are appearing behind the taskbar - and blocking the info. I also observed this on a friends computer the other day. No big deal, but I am curious as to what causes this, and if there is a setting or patch to fix it. Thanks

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Damm machine

by tomron Feb 21, 2006 5:32AM PST

Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

Tom

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Doubtful

by joesmithers06 Feb 21, 2006 5:39AM PST

It's just one of those little focus bugs that's probably damn near the bottom of the list of things to be fixed.

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Re: Curious about a minor annoyance

by Tufenuf Feb 21, 2006 7:54AM PST

Damn_machine, Windows XP sometimes hides the tool tips behind the Taskbar. Sometimes restarting your computer will allow you to see the tool tips. Another possible fix would be to go to the link below, scroll down to Line 321 (left column) and click on ''Tool Tips Hidden Behind Taskbar'' to download a reg file fix. Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Files from the link above are safe to download & run.

Tufenuf

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You're right...

by Damn_machine Feb 21, 2006 11:05AM PST

at the next restart, the "tool tips" were back on top - strange. I guess at times certain system functions just don't load correctly. I'll check out the link to the Reg file fix. Thanks.

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