Registry Hacks
These are registry hacks, if you don't know what you are doing, leave well alone.
The fixes are in the form of zip files containing a .reg file which contains registry entries.
To patch the registry, open the zip file and double click on the .reg file inside, you will probably have to click OK a couple of times depending on your operating system.
I take no responsibility for any damage that may happen to your system if you should choose to download and install these patches. I have tested them on Windows XP (SP's 2 & 3) and Vista (RTM & SP1) with no adverse affects.
One for the techies, show Windows version on the desktop -
Download here
And when you are fed up seeing the Windows version on your desktop - Download here
Yes I know this old! I've not been near the design part of this site for a while due to intensive testing of Windows 7 and am currently running it live very sucessfully. However I do not want to remove information that has been used successfully by hundreds of people and may still be required.
For the most up to date tips & information, please visit The Windows 7 Site