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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:
"Insider Builds always have a watermark. This is by design and does not affect activation in any way."
This is simply NOT true! I have never had this in 2+ years, but suddenly it appeared after updating! I have purchased a legit copy of Windows and I do NOT want this on my screen.
If this is not being removed soon, I'll be leaving the insider program!
Annoying!
I have the same issue I do not like the watermark it was not there a few days back I had preinstalled legitimate win 10 preinstalled. is there any way possible that I may be able to remove this watermark? or roll back to previous windows 10.
i am seeing watermark windows 11 home evaluation copy build 22593.ni_release.220402-1100
i hate it .
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I don not know how my PC and MS accound ended up in the insider program, now I have a evaluation copy and I don't know HOW!?? I now it says I have to make a clean install of windows after I backed up all my data!!!
