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I noticed that after I've updated Windows to Build 22581.ini_release .220318- 1623, a watermark appeared on the desktop (Windows 11 Home Single Language. Evaluation copy. Build 22581.ini_release.220318- 1623). My question is can I remove this watermark or will it get removed in the next update. I know for a fact that Windows is activated and I've never gotten this before from the other updates.
Note: I'm on the Windows Insider Program (Beta)
Thank you.
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Hi Ayanda,
I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.
Insider Builds always have a watermark. This is by design and does not affect activation in any way.
The watermark was always there in Windows 10 Beta Builds. It was not there in Windows 11 Builds because it was essentially the same as stable channel 22000.
Rest assured no action is required from your end.
From the Windows Engineering Team:
After receiving this update,
My system is not working at all.
Desktop is blinking and not able to see taskbar at the bottom and is also not accessible.
Want to delete this update but not able to do so.
And also want to leave windows insider program from now.
Is there any help be provided from Windows team??
Hi Ayanda,
I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.Insider Builds always have a watermark. This is by design and does not affect activation in any way.
The watermark was always there in Windows 10 Beta Builds. It was not there in Windows 11 Builds because it was essentially the same.
Rest assured no action is required from your end.
Please fix this issue, We have an activated Windows 11 License, its annoying and not accurate for Microsoft to put an evaluation copy watermark even though our Windows 11 OS are licensed and packaged with the brand new laptop we bought. Our company just bought several Lenovo Legion laptops with Windows licenses pre-installed in them and have Activated, why would Microsoft put an Evaluation Copy Watermark. Our clients are mad and though we shipped out laptops with non-licensed Windows 11 copy.
This is really annoying, i never had this watermark in my desktop, from this build 22581.1 is the first time that i have it.
I don't need this, nor my windows is Evaluation copy, gonna leave the insider program if there is no way to remove it.
I have the exact same issue, can’t see my taskbar and screens flashing. Annoying to say the least.
How to revert the earlier build?
