Seek util to write text on XP desktop background

[Franklin]

Is there a simple utility or perhaps there is a feature of XP which
lets me put some text into a plain-colored desktop wallpaper.

For example: I might have a light blue desktop background where the
color was chosen from Display Properties > Background. I want to
write "system A" in large letters on it.

 

[Steen Hansen]

BGInfo.....

 

[SLLD]

Using paint or another program you can create a jpg or bmp to use as
background picture and put text in it
as you create it
Hope this is what you want.
Jim

 

[Little Girl]

Hey there,

Is there a simple utility or perhaps there is a feature of XP which
lets me put some text into a plain-colored desktop wallpaper.

I haven't tried these, but maybe one of them will work for you:

Desktop Credits
http://softyes.chat.ru/descprod.htm

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Program "Desktop Credits" version 1.05 size [30kb]

"Desktop Credits" is the small Desktop utility. The given
utility is intended for generation of the text on the Desktop
regardless of the image of the Desktop, something like "the hanging
text".
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This next one claims that it doesn't need to be installed:

Desktop Writer
http://www.jsware.net/jsware/boss.html

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The Desktop Writer is a simple program that will write text
directly on the Desktop. You can choose text color, background color,
font face and size.

Desktop Writer could be used to leave a note on your computer
screen. It might also be fun for children - a way to practice
spelling, learn about fonts and play with colors.

There is also a VBScript included that can be used to leave a
message next time the computer is started.

Desktop Writer is freeware.
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Screeble
http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/~tek/sub/tscreeb.htm

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(freeware)
Haven't you ever been driven by temptation to freely scribble on your
Desktop? I know some desktop painting applications, but not about
those which "makes believe" that I'm entering characters directly from
the keyboard to the Desktop. I'm using Screeble to leave a message or
a warning on the Desktop as shown.
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[peter f]

Is there a simple utility or perhaps there is a feature of XP which
lets me put some text into a plain-colored desktop wallpaper.

Sorry, late answer, but easiest is to use IrfanView or similar:
create a new, empty image size 1024 X 800 [or ...],
choose color & name, save.
Then Edit -> 'Insert text into selection' and write your text,
save and then under Options -> Set as Wallpaper.

You can do the same with a calendar or a pic of your child etc. ...
To place a smaller picture in the middle, choose
Image - Canvas size
and calculate the broad border you need to fill your screen,
then choose color, save, set as wallpaper, ready.