Microsoft Windows 10 introduced a new feature which created watermarks of your images on the system. Luckily, there are many ways to remove these marks without having to use third party software or hack into the registry. We have compiled eight methods you can try yourself at home in 2021!
The “how to remove activate windows 10 watermark permanently” is a question that has been asked many times. There are 8 ways to do this in 2021, and it can be done on any version of Windows 10.
If you’re using a non-activated version of Windows, you’ve probably seen a watermark on your desktop that says “Activate Windows 10 – Go to settings to activate Windows.” If you have a product key from Microsoft Store or a merchant, you may use it to activate Windows 10 and the watermark will be removed.
You do not need to be concerned if you do not have the Product Key. Here are a few changes that can help you permanently conceal or eliminate the Activate Windows watermark.
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Why are you seeing the Activate Windows Watermark message?
Because your PC does not have an active Windows installed, the “Activate Windows” watermark shows. Another cause might be that your installed Windows product key has expired. Windows 10 features such as Windows Defender, Microsoft Office installation, security updates, customization options, and more can only be accessed with an active Windows.
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Purchasing a product key from any online shop, such as Microsoft, is the best and simplest option to remove this watermark. By entering the product key, you’ll be able to remove the Activate Windows watermark and get access to all of Windows 10’s features.
On Windows 10, turn on the Windows watermark.
If you don’t want to buy a product key and only want to get rid of the Activate Windows watermark, there are a few of changes you may try.
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How To Permanently Remove The Activate Windows Watermark
There are various options for getting rid of the Activate Windows watermark. We’ll teach you how to get rid of the Activate Windows watermark without having to use a purchase key.
1. Using Regedit, remove the Activate Windows Watermark.
To remove the watermark using regedit, perform these steps:
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1. Go to Start and enter regedit into the search box. If the UAC (User Account Control) window prompts you, choose “Yes.”
2. Now go to HKEY CURRENT USER > Control Panel > Desktop in HKEY CURRENT USER.
3. Scroll down and double-click PaintDesktopVersion to launch it.
4. When the program is open, ensure sure the Hexadecimal option is chosen. Then, modify the Value data to 0 and save the changes by clicking OK.
5. Restart your Windows PC/Laptop after closing the Registry Editor.
The Activate Windows watermark should be gone when you log back in to your desktop.
2. Using Windows PowerShell, disable Activate Windows Watermark.
This approach will activate Windows for a limited time (90 days/3 months). After 90 days, you may need to execute this command again to remove the Activate Windows watermark. Here’s how to use PowerShell to get rid of the watermark:
1. Click Start and put PowerShell into the search box. Select the “Run as Administrator” option in the right pane. If UAC prompts you, choose “Yes.”
2. Once PowerShell is open, execute the following command and press Enter.
/renew slmgr
3. Exit PowerShell and reboot your Windows computer or laptop.
After restarting, the Activate Windows watermark will be removed for the next 90 days. If the watermark reappears, just repeat the command and you’ll be OK.
3. Using CMD, disable Windows Watermark Activation (Command Prompt)
Although it is an unusual occurrence, enabling Test mode may often result in the Activate Windows watermark appearing. You may conceal the Activate Windows watermark if you deactivate Test Mode. Follow these steps to turn it off:
1. Click Start and put CMD into the search box. Click the “Run as Administrator” option in the right pane. If UAC prompts you, choose “Yes.”
2. When Command Prompt appears, enter the following command and press Enter.
bcdedit -set bcdedit -set bcdedit – SIGNING OFF ON TESTSIGNING OFF ON TESTSIGNING OFF
3. If everything goes well, you’ll get the message “Operation finished successfully.” Reboot your Windows computer or laptop.
You’ll see that the Activate Windows watermark has vanished after restarting your computer.
4. Using a script, remove the Activate Windows Watermark.
Although there are many techniques for removing the Activate Windows watermark, one of them is to use a script. The Activate Windows watermark may be removed by running this script.
1. Go to Start > Type Notepad into the search box and press Enter.
2. Once the Notepad is open, copy and paste the following text into it.
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3. Go to File > Save As after pasting this content and save it as windows.cmd alone. From the Save as type dropdown box, choose “All files.”
4. Click Save to save the file to your desktop for quicker access.
5. Go to the Desktop and shut the notepad. Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu when you right-click the “windows.cmd” file. If UAC prompts you, choose “Yes.”
6. Restart your computer when the script has completed.
The Activate Windows watermark will go after restarting your computer or laptop.
5. Activate Windows Watermark through Ease of Access and remove it.
You may also use Windows’ built-in Ease of Access feature to remove the Activate Windows watermark. Here’s how to do it before you go crazy.
1. Go to Start and type Ease of Access Display Settings in the search box.
2. Scroll down to the “Show desktop background picture” option and turn it off.
3. Restart your computer or laptop.
Your wallpaper, as well as the Activate Windows watermark, should be gone whenever you restart your computer.
6. Using a BAT (Batch) File, remove the Activate Windows Watermark.
Another notepad trick to remove the Activate Windows watermark is to create a Batch (.BAT) file.
1. Press Enter after typing Notepad in the Start menu.
2. Once Notepad is open, copy and paste the command below into it.
taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe explorer.exe exit @echo off taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe explorer.exe exit
3. Go to File > Save As after pasting this content and name the file delete. Only bats are allowed. From the Save as type dropdown box, choose “All files.”
4. Click Save to save the file to your desktop for quicker access.
5. Go to the Desktop and shut the notepad. Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu when you right-click the “remove.bat” file. If UAC prompts you, choose “Yes.”
6. Restart your computer when the command window has opened and closed.
The Activate Windows watermark will now be hidden when restarting your computer or laptop.
7. Disable Windows 10 Tips to Remove the Activate Windows Watermark
Disabling Windows 10 Tips is a simple approach to completely remove the Activate Windows watermark. Follow the steps below to turn them off.
1. Go to the Start menu and choose the Settings () icon.
2. From the left pane, choose Notifications & actions, then click on Settings.
3. Toggle the item that reads “Get tips, techniques, and ideas as you use Windows” off by scrolling down.
4. Restart your PC/Laptop when you’ve finished.
The Activate Windows Watermark will be removed as a result of this.
8. Using a free third-party tool, hide the Activate Windows Watermark.
If none of the preceding methods succeeded, a third-party program to remove the “Activate Windows” watermark should be your final alternative. There are several tools accessible. These programs make Windows believe it is active. We don’t encourage adopting this strategy, but if all else fails, it should be your final resort.
1. Use the download link below to get the Universal Watermark Disabler utility.
2. Unzip the file and make sure all apps are closed before continuing.
3. Double-click the uwd.exe executable file. If UAC has chosen you, click “yes.” On your screen, a window will appear.
4. Select “Install” from the drop-down menu.
Restart your computer if required, and you should be set to go. By now, the Activate Windows watermark should have vanished.
Conclusion
The Activate Windows watermark may be removed and hidden in eight different ways. However, we suggest that you utilize a Product Key to activate Windows 10 on your computer. To sum up this essay, we hope we were able to answer your issue of permanently removing the activation windows watermark.
Please let us know if you have any further questions in the comments section below. We will do all we can to address them as quickly as possible.
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The “how to get rid of activate windows in bottom right” represents a problem that has been present for a while. Users can remove the watermark permanently on Windows 10 with 8 incredible ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I permanently remove activate Windows watermark 2021?
A: You cant permanently remove it.
How do I get rid of Activate Windows 10 permanently watermark?
A: This watermark is a trademarked Microsoft logo, which you cant remove.
Is removing the Activate Windows watermark illegal?
A: It is not illegal, but many people do not want their computers to have a watermark on it. There are ways around this however and you can remove the Activate Windows watermark easily by using certain programs like 3rd party software.
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