Hiding the Windows Version on the Desktop

If your version of WindowsXP is displaying on the desktop and
you would like to remove it:

1. Start Regedit

2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop

3. Edit or Create the DWORD entry PaintDesktopVersion

4. A value of 0 will hide the version from the desktop

5. Logoff or reboot

To make this change for all future users, edit
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop in the same manner.