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    Remove windows version bottom right of desktop.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mr__bean, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. mr__bean

    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, i installed the SP2 beta, but how do i get rid of the version information from the bottom right of the desktop?
     
    mr__bean, Feb 28, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Do this at your own risk:

    . Back up your registry!

    . Corresponding registry setting

    Key : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
    Value : PaintDesktopVersion
    Data : 1 or 0 (1 - OS Version is enabled ; 2 - disabled)
    Type : REG_DWORD

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Feb 28, 2009
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