How to Remove Activate Windows Watermark on Windows 10 (Fast & Easy)

Does the bottom right side of your screen have an annoying watermark that says “Activate Windows; Go to settings to activate Windows” and it won’t go away? Let me show you Windows 10 users how to remove it.

If you have a Windows license, you can go to settings and activate your Windows using the product key. Still, if you don’t have a license, you can remove this watermark by changing the configuration from the registry editor or using the CMD prompt.

So let’s get started and get the solution for “How to Remove Activate Windows Watermark Windows 10.”

Note📢: Removing the watermark is a temporary fix. For a permanent solution, you’ll need to activate Windows 10. If you don’t have a product key, check out our guide on how to activate Windows 10 without a product key.

Method 1: Remove Activate Windows Watermark via Registry Editor

Step 1: Go to the search bar (bottom left of the screen) and search “Registry Editor.”

Step 2: Open the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” folder.

Step 3: Expand the “System” folder.

Step 4: Here, click on the “CurrentControlSet” folder and open it.

Step 5: Go to the “Services” folder and expand it.

Step 6: Now find the “svsvc” folder here.

Step 7: After that, right-click on “Start” and then click on “Modify,” So here, you can see “Value data,” which has a default value of “3”. You must remove it, type “4” here, and hit “Ok.”

Step 8: All done. Enjoy🥳

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\svsvc 

Make sure to restart your PC after applying these settings to get results.

Method 2: Remove Activate Windows Watermark Using CMD

Alright, So this method would be through Command Prompt.

Step 1: Go to the search bar and type “CMD”.

Step 2: Right-click on CMD and choose “Run as administrator.”

Step 3: The black window will appear on your screen, where you have to type the command given below.

Copy & Paste CMD Command: slmgr -rearm

Step 4: After that, Hit Enter!

Step 5: The “Windows Script Host” dialog box will appear. Click on Ok

Step 6: All Done

Will These Methods Permanently Remove the Watermark?

No, these fixes are temporary. The watermark may return after some time. To permanently remove it, you must activate Windows 10 with an installation of Windows 10 Activator which is completely free.

If you’re looking for ways to speed up Windows 10, check out our guide on how to optimize Windows 10 for better performance.

Conclusion:

The “Activate Windows” watermark can be frustrating, but with these two methods, you can remove it quickly. Whether you use Registry Editor or CMD, both solutions work effectively. Whether you choose method 1 or 2, it’s up to you. Always restart your PC after applying any of these methods.

Have questions? Drop them in the comments below!