Flashing tips bar in PSE 10

Yesterday I asked: "How do I get rid of the annoying flashing tips bar at the bottom of the screen in PSE 10?" It takes up space on my monitor and provides no useful service, e.g., if I want to make a photo look like a woodcut, I'll look it up myself rather than wait until that's the "tip of the day."
I got a reply that stated:
"Change your folder options in Windows to view hidden files. In the Program Data directory, find the
C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\10.0\Application SWFs
subdirectory and rename the .SWF files."
I sure appreciate the assistance.
I tried this and initially thought it worked. But now the idiotic tips keep reappearing, how annoying! I check the Application SWFs directory and all 3 of the original files were in the folder. So I renamed the folder but then PSE 10 recreated the folder with the files in it. Who owns my computer? Apparently Adobe thinks they do.
So, any other ideas as to how to eliminate random tips from occupying my monitor?
I would have replied to the earlier post if I could have found the "reply" button.

These little items are downloaded to the directory, meaning if the directory is renamed, a new one will be recreated when new content is added.
To disable this, go to Edit > Preferences > Adobe Partner Services in the Elements Organizer and uncheck everything. Then click the Reset Accounts and Clear Online Service Data buttons. Then restart Photoshop Elements.
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