“Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Watermark - Remove from Desktop

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    “Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Watermark - Remove from Desktop

    “Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Watermark - Remove from Desktop

    How to Remove “Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Watermark from Desktop
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    How to Remove “Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Watermark from Desktop

       Information
    This tutorial will show you how to remove the Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601 (with SP1 installed) or Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7600 (without SP1 installed) watermark from the lower right corner of the Windows 7 desktop by turning off test mode.

    You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.

       Note
    According to Microsoft, the test mode watermark can appear if the test signing mode is started on the computer. This test mode may occur if an application whose drivers are not digitally signed by Microsoft is installed and still in the test phase. Microsoft added test mode to Windows so that users can test programs without having to provide an authentication certificate.

    The TESTSIGNING boot configuration option determines whether Windows Vista and later versions of Windows will load any type of test-signed kernel-mode code. This option is not set by default, which means test-signed kernel-mode drivers will not load by default on 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and later versions of Windows.

    For 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, the kernel-mode code signing policy requires that all kernel-mode code have a digital signature. However, in most cases, an unsigned driver can be installed and loaded on 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and later versions of Windows.


    EXAMPLE: "Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601" Watermark
    -example.jpg


    Here's How:
    1. Open an elevated command prompt.

    2. In the elevated command prompt, copy and paste the command below and press Enter. (see screenshot below step 3)
    bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
    3. In the elevated command prompt, copy and paste the command you want to use below, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)

    (Turn Off test mode and remove watermark)
    bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF

    OR

    (Turn On test mode and add watermark)
    bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON


    -cmd.jpg
    4. Close the elevated command prompt.

    5. Restart the computer to apply.
    That's it,
    Shawn





  1. Posts : 6,075
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
       #1

    Just wanted to say thanks for this thread/tutorial Brink.

    I posted a pic in the "show us your desktop" thread a short while ago, had a look at it myself and noticed the test mode thing in the bottom right corner, it must have occurred very recently as I had not even noticed it

    I don't know why it appeared, but I quickly did a search on google and the first link was to good old Seven forums and this thread. I followed your instructions and it was gone as quick as it appeared :)

    Paul.
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  2. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    You're welcome Paul. I'm glad that it could help. :)
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #3

    Well I feel like a dummy. I have never seen one until now. Didn't even know they existed.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
       #4

    Thank You Sir........:)
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #5

    You're welcome Gabb, and welcome to Seven Forums. :)
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Is there a way of removing the watermark just from an aesthetic point of view. I'm trying out modded drivers so that I can SLI two different GTX cards.

    I tried the fix. It removed the watermark but it also removed the video card drivers.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Hello Materix, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Sorry, but no. It removes the watermark by taking you out of test mode and back to normal mode.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
       #8

    Access Denie at Elevated Comd Promt


    Dear Sir,

    I have the Test Mode, Windows 7, Build 7601 message on my desktop and I followed the instructions to get rid of it. Each time I accessed the Elevated Command Prompt and entered the instructed string, I got the following error message: The Boot Configuration Data Store Could Not Be Opened. Access is Denied.

    I am the administrator and only user and I do not know how to get access. Can you help?

    Thanks in advanced,
    Clancy31
    Last edited by clancy31; 12 Mar 2013 at 16:49. Reason: clarification
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  9. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Hello Clancy, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    It sounds like you may not have opened an elevated command prompt. Be sure that you right click on the command prompt shortcut or "cmd.exe" file, and click on Run as administrator.

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
      My Computer


 
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