windows 11 insider preview evaluation copy watermark issue on desktop

SUMIT CHANDNA 0 Reputation points
2026-07-26T12:27:00.56+00:00

I am using windows 11 insider preview ana an evaluation copy watermark has appeared on my desktop. Can you tell me how to remove this watermark?waternark problem

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Desktop environment and Start menu
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  1. CrazyKats 19,240 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-26T18:56:33.6733333+00:00

    Hi Sumit,

    Curious why you are just now seeing

    the watermark. Did you just recently join

    Insiders?

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  2. CrazyKats 19,240 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-26T13:04:31.16+00:00

    Hi,

    You can try this Registry Edit if

    it still works.

    Use WIN+R and type regedit. Find

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Desktop

    Find PaintDesktopVersion on the right side

    and double click it and change the value to 0

    then Restart your PC.

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  3. Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-26T13:02:58.4733333+00:00

    That watermark is there for all insider previews except Release Preview channel indicationg you are using experimental copy of Windows and you cant remove it.

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