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How to Remove Watermark in Windows 10, 7

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Having awatermarkon the lower right corner of yourWindows 8.1andWindows 10every time you start your computer can get really annoying and it messes your desktop picture.

Luckily for us, there are some methods that you can do in order to completely remove yourWindows 8.1watermarkand it will not take you more than a couple of minutes to do it.

Also, you will need to be aware that you cannot use the same method to remove the Microsoft ConfidentialwatermarkinWindows 8.1andWindows 10.

This tutorial is specifically made to remove only theWindows 8.1Preview andWindows 10watermark.

Read the following lines below for a detailed and very quick explanation on how to removeWindows 8.1andWindows 10watermark.

How can I remove Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 watermark?

Windows 10watermarkcan be somewhat annoying, and in this article we’ll cover the following topics:

1. Replace shell32.dll.mui and basebrd.dll.mui files

Before we start, we have to mention that this process can cause stability issues if you’re not careful.

Therefore, it’s a great idea tocreate a backupbefore trying out this solution. Since this solution requires you to replace system files, keep in mind that you’re using it at your own risk.

Once you run this .reg file, you should be able to take ownership of any directory or file with just two clicks. In the following steps, we’ll modify some system files.

These steps can be potentially dangerous and cause stability issues, so keep in mind that you’re following these steps at your own risk. You can take ownership of the system files by doing the following:

After replacing these files, you just need to run a single command fromCommand Prompt. To do that, follow these steps:

Once yourPCrestarts, thewatermarkin should be gone. Now, you need to remove take ownership feature. To do that, follow these steps:

Keep in mind that this solution can be potentially dangerous, and we’re not responsible for any stability issues and file loss that can occur after using this solution.

2018 Update: Unfortunately, the link from the beginning of this solution is no longer available. The tool cannot be downloaded, and in this case, we have searched for another tool to help you removing watermarks.

After several hours of research, we have concluded that the best alternative is Universal Watermark Disabler.Download the toolfrom its website and try to disable the watermark by using it.

2. Use Registry Editor

According to users, you can remove the Insider’s watermark simply by making a couple of changes in your registry. To do that, follow these steps:

After doing that, restart yourPCand thewatermarkshould be gone.

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3. Change your Ease of Access settings

According to users, you can remove your build number watermark inWindows 10simply by changing Ease of Access settings.

This is a simple workaround that will remove background images as well as yourwatermark. To do that, follow these steps:

After doing that, your background should disappear, but thewatermarkwill be gone as well. This is a crude workaround, but it works according to users, so feel free to try it out.

4. Use Command Prompt

If you’re usingWindows 10in Test Mode, you should see thewatermarkin the bottom right corner. However, there’s a way to remove test watermark inWindows 10by using Command Prompt.

This process is rather simple and you can do it by following these steps:

Now thewatermarkshould disappear when you enter Test Mode. Keep in mind that this solution works only for Test Mode and it won’t work in normal mode.

Use Command Prompt like a real technician with this complete guide!

5. Change your background image

According to users, you can remove Evaluation copywatermarksimply by making a few changes to your background image. To do that, you need to do the following:

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After doing that, your Evaluation copy watermark should disappear completely.

As you can see, removing the Evaluation watermark is rather simple and you can do it easily with one of our solutions.

If yourwatermarksays that you need to activate Windows, be sure to purchaseWindows 10license and activate it.

If you already have a genuine license, you might have to contact Microsoft to see how to activate yourcopy ofWindows.

So you can follow the steps above to remove yourWindows 8.1 orWindows 10watermark and have your desktop clean as a whistle in no time.

Also, if something in the article above is unclear or it hasn’t worked for you please write us below in the comments section and we will help you as soon as possible.

How to Remove Watermark in Windows 10, 7#

How can I remove Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 watermark?#

1. Replace shell32.dll.mui and basebrd.dll.mui files#

2. Use Registry Editor#

3. Change your Ease of Access settings#

4. Use Command Prompt#

5. Change your background image#