How can I change XP build number on desktop?

[milan777]

I know how to change it in Vista and 7 http://www.askvg.com/show-your-desired-tex...a-build-number/

but how can I do it on XP?

[jaclaz]

Nothing much new under the sun, AFAIK it works on 9x/Me, 2K and XP too:

http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/539/

jaclaz

[milan777]

Nothing much new under the sun, AFAIK it works on 9x/Me, 2K and XP too:

http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/539/

jaclaz

I know how to display it, but I don't know how to change text of it.

Example: It will say

Windows XP Professional

Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.090206-1233(Service Pack 2)

I want to change text to:

Windows 7

Evaluation Copy. Build 7100

How can I change it?

[jaclaz]

I see.

How can I change it?

Easiest would be to turn it off and edit the wallpaper or use coolmon, BGinfo, or samurize, etc., see here:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=99231

jaclaz

[milan777]

I ve found a problem.

I can edit build number with Resource Hacker by openning win32k.sys

I ve changed it and saved this file in My Documents folder because I can't delete original win32k.sys it's in windows process

I have opened replacer:

http://www3.telus.net/_/replacer/

tool that removes original windows XP system files and adds edited system files

I ve replaced original win32k.sys with my edited system file, but when I ve rebooted my computer the Windows couldn't start and showed blue error:

http://www.maximumpc.com/files/u69/BSOD_Main.png

Problem is in system file that is not valid in windows process

Is there a software who can replace system file valid that windows can start normaly?

[MrJinje]

Please post your replies in the original thread. Thank you.

Can someone merge this and delete my post, here is the link mods.

Edited February 1, 2010 by Tripredacus
removed link in post, merged topics