'Test Mode Windows 7 Build 7601' Watermark Removal

Sometimes on Windows 7, towards the bottom right corner of the Windows 7, we get the test mode watermark.


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.



You can remove this Watermark by 3 different methods.

Method 1 : Using Microsoft Fixit


Method 2 : 
  1. Click Start, and then type cmd in the Search box.
  2. Right-click cmd.exe under Programs, and then click Run as administrator.
  3. At the command prompt, type the following text, and then press ENTER:
    bcdedit /set TESTSIGNING OFF
  4. Close the Command Prompt window, and then restart your computer. 
Note If this method does not resolve the issue, go to Method 3.

Method 3 : 
  1. Click Start, and then type cmd in the Search box.
  2. Right-click cmd.exe under Programs, and then click Run as administrator.
  3. At the command prompt, type the following commands, and press ENTER after each command:

    bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS

    bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF
  4. Close the Command Prompt window, and then restart your computer.

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