Disable highlighting new software in windows XP

[Camdean]

I am using a dell inspiron desktop installed with windows XP. I have also updated to the service pack 3. I would like to know how Disable highlighting new software in windows XP. Whenever i install a new software in windows XP. it always gets highlighted in the new software . Please tell me how to get rid of this issue.

[Devasis]

To do this, right click on the button Start and click Properties.

• In the window that opens, click the button Personalize.
• In Windows XP, open the tab Advanced.
• Uncheck the box then Show newly installed programs highlighted. Double click on OK to confirm.

[Solomon]

I think that this is a very good feature of windows XP. Since you always come to know whether another user using your system has installed a new application. This also helps you to get the newly installed application checked whether it is working properly or not. This will definitely help you to solve this problem.

[Lillebror]

Follow the steps which are mentioned below in order to get rid of this problem

• Right click on start menu and then select properties.
• The taskbar and start menu properties will appear on the screen.
• Select customize.
• Then in the new windows check the checkbox for "Highlight newly installed program".
• Apply the settings and you are done.

[jesse]

For achieving this you need to make slight adjustment in the taskbar and properties. simply right-click on the Start Menu and click Properties. click on the start menu tab then select the customize button. Now look for the Highlight newly installed programs and check the corresponding check box. Apply the settings and close all the windows.