TweakUI enables you to turn off baloon tips. You can download TweakUI for Windows XP at the link below. Just click on "TweakUI for Windows XP v2.00.1.0" to get the download for Windows XP.
http://www.winappslist.com/utilities/registry2.htm
For Windows XP SP1 you can download v2.10.0.0 at this link. You want the "Tweak UI.exe 147 KB file"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
The setting to enable(checked) or disable(unchecked) is under the Taskbar & Start Menu option in TweakUI.
HTH
Larry
how do I disable the pop-up ballons from the taskbar? I've searched all through the help files and every book I have and nothing. Anyone know about this?

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