"Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Displayed What Should I do About It?

[spin dr]

"Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Displayed What Should I do About It?

I have "Test Mode", Windows7, Build 7601 displayed in the lower right corner of my monitor screen (I did not activate it), it has been present for about 6 months.

I recently had BSOD and a corrupted Realtek driver issues that have been resolved and my PC seems to be operating normally now, don't know if these problems were related to "Test Mode"?


1. Is there any risk to my PC by leaving it in "Test Mode"?

2. If I turn "Test Mode" off and my PC becomes unbootable how would I recover from that?

3. Is there any way to find drivers on my PC that may rely on this "Test Mode"?

4. Under the circumstances, what should I do about the Test Mode" setting?



I have attached a SF Diagnostic Tool scan of my PC, hopefully it will be helpful in evaluating my questions.

Thank you for any assistance!

 

[Brink]

Hello spin dr,

This may be able to help to remove the test mode watermark. It'll give you more information about test mode as well.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ws-7-build-7601-watermark-remove-desktop.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[spin dr]

Hello spin dr,

This may be able to help to remove the test mode watermark. It'll give you more information about test mode as well.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ws-7-build-7601-watermark-remove-desktop.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

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I have read the tutorial but it doesn't really answer my questions.

I am concerned that turning the Test Mode off may render my PC unbootable because I may have drivers that rely on Test Mode to function. If I turn Test Mode off and my PC becomes unbootable or otherwise unstable how would I recover from that?

My PC skills are quite limited.

Thank you for any assistance!

 

[windude99]

Hello spin dr,

This may be able to help to remove the test mode watermark. It'll give you more information about test mode as well.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ws-7-build-7601-watermark-remove-desktop.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

e


I have read the tutorial but it doesn't really answer my questions.

I am concerned that turning the Test Mode off may render my PC unbootable because I may have drivers that may rely on Test Mode to function. If I turn Test Mode off and my PC becomes unbootable or otherwise unstable how would I recover from that?

My PC skills are quite limited.

Thank you for any assistance!

Make a system image (will back up the entire hard drive): http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Then, follow the tutorial that Brink posted the link to above.

If that messes something up, let us know, so we can help you more. You can always restore the system image to get your computer back to the way it was before you disabled the message using this tutorial (But please, let us try and fix the problem. This is a last resort.): http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

 

[spin dr]

Hello spin dr,

This may be able to help to remove the test mode watermark. It'll give you more information about test mode as well.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ws-7-build-7601-watermark-remove-desktop.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

e


I have read the tutorial but it doesn't really answer my questions.

I am concerned that turning the Test Mode off may render my PC unbootable because I may have drivers that may rely on Test Mode to function. If I turn Test Mode off and my PC becomes unbootable or otherwise unstable how would I recover from that?

My PC skills are quite limited.

Thank you for any assistance!

Make a system image (will back up the entire hard drive): http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Then, follow the tutorial that Brink posted the link to above.

If that messes something up, let us know, so we can help you more. You can always restore the system image to get your computer back to the way it was before you disabled the message using this tutorial (But please, let us try and fix the problem. This is a last resort.): http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

What am I risking by leaving "Test Mode" on?

Thank you!

 

[windude99]

e


I have read the tutorial but it doesn't really answer my questions.

I am concerned that turning the Test Mode off may render my PC unbootable because I may have drivers that may rely on Test Mode to function. If I turn Test Mode off and my PC becomes unbootable or otherwise unstable how would I recover from that?

My PC skills are quite limited.

Thank you for any assistance!

Make a system image (will back up the entire hard drive): http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Then, follow the tutorial that Brink posted the link to above.

If that messes something up, let us know, so we can help you more. You can always restore the system image to get your computer back to the way it was before you disabled the message using this tutorial (But please, let us try and fix the problem. This is a last resort.): http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

What am I risking by leaving "Test Mode" on?

Thank you!

I just meant that if you turn test mode off and your Windows installation starts acting up, you can restore it back to the way it was. I have never had this issue, so I don't know what it could mess up. Making the system image copies everything on your hard drive so whether your Windows install got corrupt or your hard drive was replaced, you could restore Windows (programs, settings, user profiles, music, pictures, documents etc) back to the way it was when the backup was made. My recommendation is to do create the system image, turn the message off, then see if your computer is running like it was before. If not, we will be happy to help you figure out the problem.