stop intrusive messages when I am trying to work!

[cabbage]

When I am working and trying to concentrate, it seems I am always needing to
redirect my attention to pop up messages that originate from Microsoft or
other software providers (i.e.: "tell us how we can improve our product").
When I use my computer, I want to be in control. There is a time and place
for inter-activity. Even now, I am getting a box that says "enter your
message" when I stop typing. This is unnecessary and distracting. I am using
Outlook 2003 along with the rest of the MS Office Pro suite. If you are truly
interested in how productive I am, please let me work! And now you want me to
read the entire "Terms of Use" before I post this comment? Give me a break!

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[Brian Tillman]

When I am working and trying to concentrate, it seems I am always
needing to redirect my attention to pop up messages that originate
from Microsoft or other software providers (i.e.: "tell us how we can
improve our product").

So, turn off the popups.

 

[cabbage]

They are not really "pop-ups" in the commonly held definition of the term
(i.e.: not advertisements sent by drug companies or dating services). They
are notices sent by Microsoft and others when they are just trying to be
helpful. My point is: if I want help, I'll ask for it.

 

[Brian Tillman]

They are not really "pop-ups" in the commonly held definition of the
term (i.e.: not advertisements sent by drug companies or dating
services). They are notices sent by Microsoft and others when they
are just trying to be helpful. My point is: if I want help, I'll ask
for it.

My point is that many applications that present additional information in
popup windows also include ways to supporess that information. For example,
if you don't like Outlook's New Mail Alert popping up, you can turn it off.