"Display file size information in folder tips" Option Does Not Apply to Files (283052)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
This article was previously published under Q283052

SYMPTOMS

When you click to clear Display file size information in folder tips under Folder Options, the file size and type are still displayed when you move the pointer over a file.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because this option applies only to folders. When you clear the option, a folder's size and contents are not displayed when you move the pointer over a folder, but this action does not affect display behavior when you move the pointer over an individual file.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

To select or clear this option, follow these steps:
  1. Start Microsoft Windows Explorer.
  2. Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
  3. Click the View tab.
  4. Click to select or clear the Display file size information in folder tips option.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB283052
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