Windows 10: Activate windows watermark after getting new motherboard and losing windows 10

Discus and support Activate windows watermark after getting new motherboard and losing windows 10 in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I lost my windows 10 a while ago from getting a new motherboard and have had the damn activate windows watermark ruining my experience in some games... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by KevinStauts, Mar 23, 2019.

  1. Activate windows watermark after getting new motherboard and losing windows 10


    I lost my windows 10 a while ago from getting a new motherboard and have had the damn activate windows watermark ruining my experience in some games due to it changing sizes and sometimes taking up about a ninth of my tv screen. I tried changing it in the registry editor to remove it, but it came back. Is there anyway to remove it permanently? I am tired of seeing it and have no clue when I will get a new windows 10 code from my tech guy.

    :)
     
    KevinStauts, Mar 23, 2019
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  2. mshimala Win User

    Windows saying not activated after motherboard upgrade


    Hi,

    I recently upgraded some PC parts (new motherboard, RAM, processor, video card) and ever since then I have a watermark in the bottom right of my display reading "Activate Windows - Go to Settings to activate Windows."

    I took advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 10 back when they were allowing Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10. I don't remember receiving an activation key during this upgrade.

    I've read online that installing a new motherboard can occasionally cause issues with OS activation. How can I reactivate my Windows without having to purchase Windows 10.

    Some things to note:
    • This watermark was not there prior to installing the new motherboard
    • As some places (and a Microsoft Tech Support member) suggested, typing the query "wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey" into CMD just returns with "OA3xOriginalProductKey". The Microsoft Support member seemed confused by this and said there was nothing further she could do.

    Thanks!
     
    mshimala, Mar 23, 2019
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 23, 2019
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  4. Activate windows watermark after getting new motherboard and losing windows 10

    Activate Windows Watermark

    Hi Duncan,

    The Windows activation watermark is usually appearing if the activation servers detect that a device is not activated. For further help with activating your copy of Windows 10, visit this
    link. If the same issue persists after performing the troubleshooting suggestions on the link, follow these steps:

    • Using Cortana, type Notepad and then click on Notepad (Desktop app).
    • Type the following commands in Notepad:
      • @echo off

        taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe

        explorer.exe

        exit
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    • Save the file and name it as Activation.bat.

    • Change the Save as type to All files.

    • Locate the file, right-click on it and then choose Run as Administrator.

    • After running the file, restart your computer and then check if the same issue persists.

    Let us know if further assistance is needed.
     
    Darleen Pen, Mar 23, 2019
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