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