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highlighted program in yellow on ex pro!

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    PHILIP

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    i'm using windows professional xp. and, i'm a senior and not a geek. going to "all programs" i noticed all of a sudden i.e. "my incredimail programm" is highlighted in yellow. i looked thru my xp manual but i can't find an explanation for this. thanks phil:)
     
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    PHILIP,

    If I understand what you are describing, the folder highlighted in yellow means that it is a newly installed program. Anytime you install a new program, XP highlights the folder in yellow to show you where the new folder is.
     
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    wow! now i'm really confused. the incredimail has been on my "personal confuser" for a long time. at least i got some input and explanation. thank you phil:confused:
     
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    Did you recently upgrade incredimail? I have seen that happen sometimes; the program has already been install, but after upgrading, XP thinks it's new.
     
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    Zander Geek Member Alumni

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    If you don't want it to do this, right click on the taskbar and then on properties. Click on start menu, customize and then on the advanced tab. Uncheck the line that says highlight newly installed programs.
     
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    WOW! YOU GUYS ARE SO SMART. THANKS PHIL
     
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    Interestingly this feature does not appear to be available when using the Classic Windows Interface.
     
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    PHILIP

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    HI! PETE I WAS ADV ISED TO GO TO RIGHT CLICK ON THE TOOL BAR AND GO TO PROPERTIES AND THEN TO START AND UNCHECK, THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO ELIMINATE THE HIGHTLIGHTING. THANKS PHIL
    :)
     
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    Hi Phil,

    I was just making a general comment :)

    PS - a polite word in your ear - ditch the Caps Lock - Caps are considered 'shouting' on the board - and are much more difficult to read.
     
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    thank you all for you help. sorry about the caps. phil
     
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