When you choose to display the build/version number on the desktop, what prog/file/resource contains the text string (or bitmap, whatever it is)???

I'd like to get at it and hack it...

I understood what are you asking and I am curious to know that too.
While I am replying here, I am searching for "2600.xpsp2.030410-1604" in registry, hoping that it is in registry.


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
BuildLab
CSDVersion
CurrentBuildNumber

Have you played around with these strings?
I think it will need a reboot

Regards,
McoreD

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To configure Windows 2003 Server so that the build number is displayed on the desktop:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate and click the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

4. In the right pane, double-click PaintDesktopVersion.
5. Type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
6. Click Exit on the Registry menu.
7. Log off, and then log on to the computer.

The build number is displayed in the lower-right corner of your desktop, for example:

Windows 2003 Server, Enterprise Edition
Build 3790

NOTE: If you no longer want the Windows 2003 build number to be displayed on your desktop, follow the preceding steps, but type 0 in the Value data box in step 5.

This hack requires a reboot.

thx McoreD

Thanks McoreD.. I wanted to know how to do that as well but never followed up on it.  B)