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Display OS type. version number like the pre-release copies.
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artsr3
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October 9, 2016 - 6:03 pm
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A few days ago I received instructions for modifying a line in registry to allow display of OS, version in lower right corner of desk top.

Can't find it now. Does anyone have and answer for me.

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Jim Hillier
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October 10, 2016 - 8:16 pm
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I think the registry key you are looking for is: KEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

Now, on the right hand side, double click "PaintDesktopVersion" and change the value to 1 (one).

Click OK and restart.

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