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XP shows a build number on my desktop. Can i remove this?

April 26, 2017build desktop remove shows XP

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XP shows a build number on my desktop. Can i remove this?

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This is normally seen with a beta or illegal copy of Windows. It can be removed using the instructions below. Click Start –> Run –> type regedit and hit enter. Ownership of Folders Click the plus sign next to each key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop In the right pane scroll down the list to PaintDesktopVersion Double-click on the PaintDesktopVersion option The Edit DWORD Value dialog box will open. In the Value Data box type 0 (zero) and click ok. Close the registry editor and restart your machine.