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