Windows 10: Active Windows watermark after updating PC

Discus and support Active Windows watermark after updating PC in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi All,I updated my PC and its now showing an activate windows watermark on the bottom right. Any ideas how to resolve it?Kind Regards,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Marco Di Rubbo, Jun 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM.

  1. Active Windows watermark after updating PC


    Hi All,I updated my PC and its now showing an activate windows watermark on the bottom right. Any ideas how to resolve it?Kind Regards,

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    Marco Di Rubbo, Jun 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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  2. 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.
     
  3. Activate Windows watermark

    I keep getting the Activate Windows watermark. I have done the suggested things such as editing the regedit, creating the removal.bat file, but the watermark keeps returning.

    My windows is legit, and I have had it for 3 years now. Can someone please help me?
     
  4. Active Windows watermark after updating PC

    Activate Windows watermark will not go away.

    The "Activate Windows" watermark on the lower right of my screen will not go away. I have successfully activated windows. The issue is the persistence of the watermark. I have had multiple suggestions from people on this forum of things to modify in the
    registry, none of which have worked. I have installed all of the latest available Windows updates.

    Thanks,

    Dennis
     
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    Active Windows watermark after updating PC: Hi All,I updated my PC and its now showing an activate windows watermark on the bottom right. Any ideas how to resolve it?Kind Regards, https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/active-windows-watermark-after-updating-pc/f8aa22cc-67ef-4c4a-8c67-f987b9852930
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    Active Windows watermark after updating PC: Hi All,I updated my PC and its now showing an activate windows watermark on the bottom right. Any ideas how to resolve it?Kind Regards, https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/active-windows-watermark-after-updating-pc/f8aa22cc-67ef-4c4a-8c67-f987b9852930
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