Hover over desktop icon and a popup shows the programs location folder


  1. ken1943
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    Hover over desktop icon and a popup shows the programs location folder


    Just did a clean install on a Dell laptop.

    I have everything turned off in Notifications and still get this popup.

    Driving me nuts !

    Where did they hide the setting ?

    Thanks
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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Try
    Hide or Show Pop-up Descriptions in Windows 10 Windows 10 General Tips Tutorials
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  4. ken1943
    Posts : 226
    Windows 10 Pro
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    thank you, if I can find the bookmark, I will know in the future
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