Evaluation copy watermark after update (Build 22581.ini_release.220318- 1623)

Anonymous
2022-03-25T12:07:10+00:00

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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SD - IA 179.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2022-03-25T12:39:21+00:00

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:

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-03-30T06:25:11+00:00

    5 pages of people whining that there is a watermark on beta builds. The funniest ones are when they threaten to stop helping Microsoft test their software unless the watermark "issue" is fixed.

    It's real simple, the watermark is there so that people know they aren't running a stable build. If that is bothering you go back to the stable build. The chances of Microsoft removing it are slim to none., no matter how many people complain.

    The point of beta and dev builds are to let people test out features before the next stable release is released. You also agree to the possibility there may, and most likely will, be bugs in the software. To complain that the software isn't up to your standards because there is a small watermark on the desktop is pretty asinine.

    The watermark is a minor annoyance, you can make it so it's hidden by the taskbar, you just have to set it auto-hide.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-03-30T04:12:32+00:00

    Same..

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-03-29T20:12:40+00:00

    Thanks! I wasted a couple hours with the normal uninstall with no success, but this worked perfectly in less than 5 minutes. Thanks!

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  4. Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-03-29T15:33:44+00:00

    >"Does this mean that our copy is just experimental? What if something happens?"'

    Yes, those Beta and Dev channel builds are experimental as told in Windows insider program agreement.

    • You understand that using experimental and early pre-release software means you may experience occasional crashes and data loss. By participating, you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to frequently backup your data and restore it in the event of data loss.

    Windows Insider Program Agreement

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