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Because it modifies the running memory of explorer.exe , some antivirus programs may flag it as a "False Positive".

Universal Watermark Disabler (UWD) is a lightweight, open-source tool designed to remove various watermark strings from the Windows desktop. It is particularly popular for users on or Evaluation builds where "Test Mode" or "Evaluation Copy" text persists in the bottom-right corner. Key Features and Compatibility

Double-click uwd.exe . You will see a summary of your Windows installation. Download Universal Watermark Disabler zip

The process is straightforward but requires a mandatory logout to apply changes:

The tool does not delete branding strings or modify core system files; instead, it uses COM-hijacking and DLL-proxying techniques to hide the text. Because it modifies the running memory of explorer

Click the Install button. Warning: Save all your open work first, as the program will automatically log you out of your Windows account to finish the process.

Download the program (often in a .zip file) and extract the contents to a folder. Key Features and Compatibility Double-click uwd

While the original UWD focuses on build strings, some newer variations like UWD2 specifically note they do not remove the "Activate Windows" watermark, which requires a valid license.