On 21 Nov 2005 18:51:30 -0800, "Dave O" wrote:

From Excel, along the menu at top, click Help and de-select "Show the
Office Assistant". I'm biting my tongue, trying to resist the urge to
editorialize about THAT particular piece of code.


Hi Dave,

I figured it out though (with MS's help nonetheless!)
I went into Setup Programs to Install/uninstall programs and selected
Office 2000. I went in and found an option to deselect the Office
Assistant there.

I'm very relieved! :)
Man was it starting to really bug me.