Windows 10: I can't open anything after taking out the "activate windows" watermark

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  1. I can't open anything after taking out the "activate windows" watermark


    So I try looking everywhere for this problem so it is just me I have this windows watermark on my screen saying "please activate windows" keep in mind I already have it activated and spent alot of money on it and so when I get rid of it by looking up yt tutorials I restart my computer and the watermark is gone but I can't open anything the only thing that will open us the search bar and I can't look nothing up or go in to desktops so if their is anyone I need a response

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    NEWKICKER223, Apr 19, 2024
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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.
     
    Darleen Pen, Apr 19, 2024
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  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?
     
    sharonHulll, Apr 19, 2024
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  4. bro67 Win User

    I can't open anything after taking out the "activate windows" watermark

    Windows 10 Activation watermark causes mouse input lag

    It is more than the watermark. Windows 10 has underlying features that take effect when you have gone over the eval period that MS allows with an install that is not activated. Suggest activating either with a previous Windows 8.x license or purchasing a license.
     
    bro67, Apr 19, 2024
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