Why Is There a Activate Windows Watermark?
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Microsoft, just like any other company, doesn’t like it when their hard work gets pirated, exploited, and re-distributed for free. In an attempt to stop the piracy of their newest operating system, Windows 10, they came up with the idea of placing a watermark in the corner until the user legally activates Windows.

How do I get rid of Activate Windows watermark?

how to remove activate windows watermark using cmd

  1. Click start and type in CMD right click and select run as administrator.
  2. or press windows r type in CMD and hit enter.
  3. If prompted by UAC click yes.
  4. In the cmd window enter bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF then hit enter.

How do I get rid of Activate Windows watermark 2021?

Method 3: Using Command Prompt

  1. Open the Start menu and type ‘CMD’ in the search bar.
  2. Right-click on Command Prompt and tap Run as administrator.
  3. In the CMD window, type bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF and press Enter.
  4. You’ll see the message, “The operation completed successfully.”
  5. Now restart your computer.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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