David Williams
February 21st 04, 01:01 AM
How to Configure Windows XP So That the Build Number Is Displayed on the
Desktop
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious
problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry
Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
To configure Windows XP so that the build number is not displayed on the
desktop:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate and click the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
In the right pane, double-click PaintDesktopVersion.
Type 0 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
Click Exit on the Registry menu.
Log off, and then log on to the computer.
Desktop
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious
problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry
Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
To configure Windows XP so that the build number is not displayed on the
desktop:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate and click the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
In the right pane, double-click PaintDesktopVersion.
Type 0 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
Click Exit on the Registry menu.
Log off, and then log on to the computer.