How do I get the Windows version on the desktop?

In beta builds of the operating system, by default it would be printed in the lower right hand corner of the desktop “Windows Vista <version> - for evaluation purposes only” or something similar. You can now get the same thing, but written as :

Windows Vista
Build 6000

To get this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to  Start then Run (or press the Windows key +R), type in regedit then press OK.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop.
  3. Double click the key PaintDesktopVersion and change its value to 1.
  4. Restart your machine.
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