Windows.XP.in.a.Nutshell.1002005.2Ed [Electronic resources]

These settings affect the look and feel of the little yellow pop-up notes that appear from time to time.

Tooltips, animation

Control Panel Display Appearance tab Effects Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips

Tooltips, animation (enable / disable)

Control Panel System Advanced tab Performance section Settings Visual Effects tab Custom

Tooltips, enable / disable (Desktop, Taskbar, and Explorer only)

Control Panel Folder Options View tab Show pop-up description for folder and Desktop items

Tooltips, font and color

Control Panel Display Appearance tab Advanced choose "ToolTip" from the "Item" list