windows xp build number on desktop

August 25th, 2002

I have windows xp pro, all was running well until....

I installed Windows Media player 9.

Now i have the windows build version on my desktop.

How do i get rid of it??

you used to be able to get rid of it with tweak ui but the tbs gone.

Any help would be appreciated

--Nick--

August 26th, 2002

With TweakUI from Microsoft Powertoys you can also enable / disable the build info in the lower right hand of your desktop.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

You only need the TweakUI download, but Powertoys has more handy tools. In TweakUI go to GENERAL. Under SETTINGS, the last option "Show Windows Version on Desktop" can be "ticked" off.

Regards,
Willem Moolenaar

[edited the URL as this webforum cuts it off. you'll have to cut and paste it into IE now.]

**Howling Wolf** · August 26th, 2002

eNuffSaid, you may be wrong at what he's asking...

nick1gbr, perform a search looking for "remove watermark", it's been discussed many a time.

But I'm kind enough to give you the registry patch provided by www.xp-erience.org itself a while ago, it works after reboot:

Hope you'll enjoy it !

August 26th, 2002

Hi Ant -|- One,

We may be talking about the exact same thing. The problem with the "reg hack" method you suggest, is its simply "blanking out" 2 entire keys which are obviously there for a legit reason. The data within them is destroyed unless you did an export.

By using Microsofts TweakUI, you can simply turn this feature off OR on by ticking a check box. In my opinion its a better and nicer way to do it. Besides, TweakUI offers a lot more tweaks that are fun to play with.

Which ever one chooses (.reg key or TweakUI) they both get the job done.

Kind regards,
Willem Moolenaar

**Howling Wolf** · August 27th, 2002

Sorry eNuffSaid,

You're right !

I didn't think TweakUI would apply to WMP9 watermark thing....

DFX · August 27th, 2002

I have this too. There's no way of getting rid of it if your "testing" it.

I can't uninstall WMP8 or 9 either. What should I do, just wait patiently until its fully released?

August 28th, 2002

Hi Ant -|- One,

No harm done.

DFX,

READ the thread, and you will be presented with no less than TWO solutions to your problem.

Kind regards,
Willem Moolenaar

August 28th, 2002

lol

DFX · May 1st, 2003

Originally posted by elderec
lol

You think its funny but read it again.

Prick.

May 1st, 2003

Originally posted by nick1gbr
I have windows xp pro, all was running well until....

I installed Windows Media player 9.

Now i have the windows build version on my desktop.

How do i get rid of it??

you used to be able to get rid of it with tweak ui but the tbs gone.

Any help would be appreciated

--Nick--

This should work. Just apply and a reboot may be needed.

**sboulema** · May 1st, 2003

regedit:

HKey_Local_Machine\SOFTWARE\mi
crosoft\system certificates\CA\certificates\F
EE449EE0E3965A5246F00E87FDE2A0
65FD89D4

HKey_Local_Machine\software\mi
crosoft\system certificates\ROOT\certificates
\2BD63D28D7BCD0E251195AEB51924
3C13142EBC3

Remove both lines and restart computer.

August 25th, 2002	Top \| #1
nick1gbr Unregistered Posts: n/a	windows xp build number on desktop I have windows xp pro, all was running well until.... I installed Windows Media player 9. Now i have the windows build version on my desktop. How do i get rid of it?? you used to be able to get rid of it with tweak ui but the tbs gone. Any help would be appreciated --Nick--

August 26th, 2002	Top \| #3
Howling Wolf We did not deserve this ! Joined: December 2001 Location: Amongst the Native Ones Posts: 1,243 Reputation: 330 Power: 139	eNuffSaid, you may be wrong at what he's asking... nick1gbr, perform a search looking for "remove watermark", it's been discussed many a time. But I'm kind enough to give you the registry patch provided by www.xp-erience.org itself a while ago, it works after reboot: Hope you'll enjoy it ! [::::::::::::::::] http://www.howling-wolf.org [::::::::::::::::] For those who wonder, my avatar has a name: Orca (an alpha male wolf). You can visit and support 'his' site at http://www.wolfpark.org/. Thank you very much.

August 27th, 2002	Top \| #5
Howling Wolf We did not deserve this ! Joined: December 2001 Location: Amongst the Native Ones Posts: 1,243 Reputation: 330 Power: 139	Sorry eNuffSaid, You're right ! I didn't think TweakUI would apply to WMP9 watermark thing.... [::::::::::::::::] http://www.howling-wolf.org [::::::::::::::::] For those who wonder, my avatar has a name: Orca (an alpha male wolf). You can visit and support 'his' site at http://www.wolfpark.org/. Thank you very much.

May 1st, 2003	Top \| #9
DFX OSNN Senior Addict Joined: August 2002 Location: England Posts: 342 Reputation: 0 Power: 119	Originally posted by elderec lol You think its funny but read it again. Prick.

May 1st, 2003	Top \| #10
ZipTriX Unregistered Posts: n/a	Re: windows xp build number on desktop Originally posted by nick1gbr I have windows xp pro, all was running well until.... I installed Windows Media player 9. Now i have the windows build version on my desktop. How do i get rid of it?? you used to be able to get rid of it with tweak ui but the tbs gone. Any help would be appreciated --Nick-- This should work. Just apply and a reboot may be needed.

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August 26th, 2002	Top \| #2
eNuffSaid Unregistered Posts: n/a	With TweakUI from Microsoft Powertoys you can also enable / disable the build info in the lower right hand of your desktop. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp You only need the TweakUI download, but Powertoys has more handy tools. In TweakUI go to GENERAL. Under SETTINGS, the last option "Show Windows Version on Desktop" can be "ticked" off. Regards, Willem Moolenaar [edited the URL as this webforum cuts it off. you'll have to cut and paste it into IE now.]

August 26th, 2002	Top \| #4
eNuffSaid Unregistered Posts: n/a	Hi Ant -\|- One, We may be talking about the exact same thing. The problem with the "reg hack" method you suggest, is its simply "blanking out" 2 entire keys which are obviously there for a legit reason. The data within them is destroyed unless you did an export. By using Microsofts TweakUI, you can simply turn this feature off OR on by ticking a check box. In my opinion its a better and nicer way to do it. Besides, TweakUI offers a lot more tweaks that are fun to play with. Which ever one chooses (.reg key or TweakUI) they both get the job done. Kind regards, Willem Moolenaar

August 27th, 2002	Top \| #6
DFX OSNN Senior Addict Joined: August 2002 Location: England Posts: 342 Reputation: 0 Power: 119	I have this too. There's no way of getting rid of it if your "testing" it. I can't uninstall WMP8 or 9 either. What should I do, just wait patiently until its fully released?

August 28th, 2002	Top \| #7
eNuffSaid Unregistered Posts: n/a	Hi Ant -\|- One, No harm done. DFX, READ the thread, and you will be presented with no less than TWO solutions to your problem. Kind regards, Willem Moolenaar

August 28th, 2002	Top \| #8
elderec Unregistered Posts: n/a	lol

May 1st, 2003	Top \| #11
sboulema OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: June 2002 Location: Amstelveen, The Netherlands Posts: 2,846 Reputation: 120 Power: 147	regedit: HKey_Local_Machine\SOFTWARE\mi crosoft\system certificates\CA\certificates\F EE449EE0E3965A5246F00E87FDE2A0 65FD89D4 HKey_Local_Machine\software\mi crosoft\system certificates\ROOT\certificates \2BD63D28D7BCD0E251195AEB51924 3C13142EBC3 Remove both lines and restart computer.

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