How to Remove the Activate Windows 10 Watermark

There’s really only one way to do it

Do you see an Activate Windows Watermark in the lower right corner of your Windows 10 desktop? This notification means that you haven’t activated Windows properly. While some people disregard the notification, you might be one of the few who wants to know how to remove the Activate Windows 10 Watermark on yourPC.

If you find the watermark as more than a minor annoyance, below are some steps you can take to remove it.

Remove the Activate Windows 10 Watermark on Your Desktop

If you have a Windows license, you can go toSettingsand activate your Windows PC with the license. But if you don’t have a license, then there is a way to remove this watermark by changing the configuration from the Registry Editor.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\svsvc

After rebooting your PC, theActivate Windows 10Watermark should be gone.

Getting Rid of the Activate Windows 10 Watermark Using CMD

Computer\HKEY\LOCAL\MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\svsvc

Take note that this solution only removes the Windows Activation watermark. Recent updates by Windows might prevent it from attaining certain functionalities of a genuine Product Licensed Key. As such, you might notunlock certain features of your PC, such as Customization of Taskbar, Desktop Background, and more.

Best Way to Clear Out the Activate Windows Watermark

While the method discussed in this article addresses the main issue at hand, it is not the best way to remove the watermark. The solution we’ve presented is just a workaround that isn’t update-proof in any way.

Suppose you want to banish the Activate Windows Watermark permanently. In that case, we highly recommend that you activate the OS by purchasing a Licensed Product Key from Microsoft or any of their trusted retailers.

Emma Collins is a freelance writer based in Croatia. She’s been writing articles on Windows, Android, Mac, iOS, social media, gaming, and more as a tech writer for over four years. Before starting as a writer, Emma used to be an English Language Teacher and cultural ambassador in Hokkaido, Japan. Currently, Emma and her husband run a digital marketing agency while doing freelance writing on the side.Read Emma’s Full Bio

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