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Is there a way to remove the bubble that pops up each time Windows XP connects to a network? I often use my laptop in a cafe where the network seems to come and go, and each time Windows (re)connects, it notifies me with a dialog box / bubble. It's distracting and largely useless. Is there a way to remove it?

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  • What have you tried? Have you tried right-clicking on the wireless indicator in the notification area, and looking for an option to not be notified?
    – kajaco
    Feb 26, 2010 at 15:56

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Answertips is right:

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  • Someone edit either answer to have the image inline
    – Ian Boyd
    Mar 2, 2010 at 19:53
  • I'd like to keep the icon...
    – oKtosiTe
    Apr 30, 2012 at 8:01
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Did you try to disable Show icon in notification area when connected from Network Connections for the Wireless network?

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  • i'd +1 you if you had a screenshot of the checkbox :)
    – Ian Boyd
    Mar 2, 2010 at 19:32
  • I'm giving you the +1. Thank you!
    – JDelage
    Mar 9, 2010 at 21:14
  • So there is no way to show the icon, but hide this balloon, without hiding all balloons?
    – oKtosiTe
    Apr 30, 2012 at 8:01
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If you want to keep the tray icon, you can follow these instructions to knock off balloon tips in the notification area:

How do I disable balloon tips in the notification area in Windows XP or Vista?

Tweak UI (MS Powertoys) can do that as well.

Or use the VBS script provided at Kelly's Korner to disable/enable balloon tips (11/L).

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