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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:
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.
Rest assured I have a problem today while writing the GRE exam due to this damn stupid watermark. The GRE exam proctor has not been allowed me to write this exam due to this watermark. I have to use my older laptop because of this complication. It would be helpful if you can guide us on how to remove this watermark. I have been on windows insider program since 2018 but never seen this watermark.
I restarted my computer and accessed the BIOS. From there I uninstalled the newest feature update and I'm back in business.
This update is a total nightmare.
This issue is with Windows 11 too. Attached is the image of Windows Insider from Windows 11. Looks like Microsoft missed to correct the version while building Windows 11 OS from W10.
No. It isn't a bug and neither did MSFT missed anything. Beta Builds always had watermarks during Windows 10 as well. Reiterating again "Watermark does not affect the functionality in any way"
Closer to release in August or September, the Watermark would disappear.
This issue is with Windows 11 too. Attached is the image of Windows Insider from Windows 11. Looks like Microsoft missed to correct the version while building Windows 11 OS from W10.
