Windows 10: Download Windows 10 Watermark Remover v2

Ah. That was it, Edwin. I do, however, have a "Solid colour" background (Blue)

 

I have a solid black background and the water mark is there.

 

Really! With the background turned off?

 

This is what I mean.

 

Is that an image of your desktop with Windows desktop background turned off as per image #1 in post #12

 

Just for Kick. Since I've already have a backup image, I went ahead and removed the Watermark to see if I break anything. So far I have not found anything broken yet.
@Edwin
Windows Updates is still working

However, I found that Windows Updates "Change Settings" was grayed out by MS. I guess since it is a TP, they decided to turn off this feature to automatically update as needed. However, I don't like the idea of them installing Updates without me knowing. I want to set: "Check for Updates and let me choose..." so I re-enable this feature again.

EDIT: To restore the Watermark, just run DISM & SFC.

 

This worked for me:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\

Change AUOptions value to 1 - 4 :
1 = Never check
2 = Just Check for updates but dont download them
3 = Automatic download updates but dont install them
4 = Automatic download and install updates

Apply the same change in
CachedAUOptions

 

Very good. I did it with Group Policy Editor:
Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update

 

Roger that! *Smile
I think installing WMC was probably the main culprit for all the problems.

 

@Edwin
The background was (on)

WMP/WMC might be your problem. I tried them and then remove them.

 

Brink did a great Tutorial on this subject in the Windows EightForum. See the option to download "My_WCP_Watermark_Editor.exe. I downloaded the exe file and ran it without any problems. I ran a few virus/malware scans after the download and no problems. I was able to run the program and remove "Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center" and subistuted my own personal watermark.*Smile

 

The download link was on the word: "Watermark" in my previous post also. *Smile

 

I see no point in removing it, it doesn`t bother me in the least. *Wink