Windows test mode inscription. Removing test mode

Many PC users are faced with such a problem as test mode in Windows 10. Not everyone can disable this annoying message hanging on the screen. But this manual will help you in this difficult matter. Here you will learn not only the main way to fix the problem, but also an additional one, more suitable for users who do not want to take risks.

Causes of the problem

Before you disable test mode in Windows 10 Pro (or any other edition of Ten), you need to understand the reasons for this malfunction. Most often this happens if:

• You manually disabled the control system digital signature drivers.
• When installing any program, you agreed to activation test mode.
• While the operating system was running, or during its next update, some kind of failure occurred.

In addition, the error often occurs when using pirated Windows. IN unlicensed versions there may be several reasons for enabling test mode, ranging from driver signature checking, which is disabled by default, to changed system files. In general, you never know what the pirates did there.

Consequences

Even if you don’t know how to disable test mode in Windows 10, there will be no serious consequences from doing so. The computer will continue to function normally. The only thing that will be different is the “test” operating system from the usual one, this is the corresponding inscription at the bottom of the desktop.

But if you still decide to take such a step as disabling test mode in Windows 10, then you may encounter some troubles. The fact is that some programs and devices use unsigned drivers. They, in turn, will cease to function normally after test mode is deactivated, which may cause problems.

Basic method

You can use command line, disable test mode in Windows 10. This method is recommended by Microsoft employees, so it is considered the main one. To use it, do the following:

• Login to the command line.
• Type "bcdedit.exe" then press the spacebar and add "-set TESTSIGNING OFF".
• Confirm the changes and wait until the operation is completed.

Restart your PC. If you did everything correctly, the system will stop working in test mode and, accordingly, the inscription will disappear from the desktop.

Using a special program

Since disabling Test Mode in Windows 10 can sometimes lead to negative consequences, you can play it safe and take advantage alternative method. To do this, the UWD utility will be used, which is precisely used to remove all kinds of inscriptions from the desktop. To use the application:

• Install the program and run it.
• Click the “Install” button, confirm the changes you are making and wait until the operation is completed.
• The program will ask you to restart your PC. Do this and wait for your computer to turn on.

If you did everything correctly, the annoying inscription will disappear from your desktop. Please note that UWD does not disable test mode, but only hides the message about its use.

Microsoft is committed to meeting the needs of a diverse group of Windows users. Starting from ordinary users, who only need to have a standard set of OS tools at their disposal. And ending with advanced “geeks”, for whom the most important thing is to constantly be in the trend of the latest software innovations and electronic devices. It is for such “fans of digital progress” that in Windows 10 the developers have improved special function- "Test mode".

What is “Test Mode” and what is its purpose?

“Test Mode” is a feature designed for Windows OS that allows you to switch your system from a public (standard) mode to a “special” mode. The peculiarity of this mode is that when it is activated, some security tools are blocked, namely, the so-called “verification of digital signatures” for drivers is disabled. IN normal mode Windows operation such a “check” can block the installation of some programs, applications, and update files. Moreover, there is a possibility that the user will not be able to correctly connect an external electronic device (smartphone, PDA, tablet, etc.) to his computer. Therefore, switching to “Test mode” can be an effective solution to such a problem.

Even though Test Mode disables some security tools, your system is still not at risk. The only problem may be - incorrect work installed programs, applications and updates without a “digital signature from Microsoft”.

Before you start working in Test Mode, you should make sure that this feature is not blocked by the BIOS settings. For this:

The author of this article noted that when the protective mode is turned on, “ Secure Boot"to block the Test Mode function, the computer consumes additional resources, thanks to active work appropriate system process(shown in Task Manager/Processes). Therefore for more fast work It is advisable to deactivate “Secure Boot” on your PC, even if you do not plan to use “Test Mode”.

Now let’s move directly to the “Test Mode” activation algorithm.

1. Click on “Start”, type in search bar"cmd" and run "Command Prompt" with administrator rights.
   Be sure to run Command Prompt as an administrator, otherwise changes made to the system may not work
2. One by one, type: first: “bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS” press “Enter”, and then: “bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON”, also press “Enter”.
   A new command must be entered only after the message “Operation completed successfully” appears.
3. Reboot. Done, “Test mode” is enabled.
   After activating the “Test Mode”, a corresponding notification will appear on your “Desktop”

Deactivating "Test Mode"

The process of deactivating “Test Mode” is almost identical to its activation, with some differences.

Video: how to deactivate “Test Mode” via the “Command Line”

System failure, or how to remove the “Test mode” notification on the “Desktop”

It is not uncommon for a notification about “Test Mode” to appear unexpectedly on the “Desktop”, even if you have not activated it. The reason could be either a system failure or automatic activation"Test mode" after downloading and installing OS update files. If deactivating “Test Mode” via the “Command Line” does not help and the corresponding notification continues to be displayed, then you should use other methods to resolve the problem.

In case of such a failure, the warning line also most often contains information about the build version of your OS

Disabling notifications using the Task Bar

In order to get rid of an unexpectedly appeared alert, you just need to follow a couple of steps:

Removing watermarks using Universal Watermark Disabler

Universal Watermark Disabler is helper utility for Windows OS, which allows you to remove any “watermarks” from the “Desktop”.

Due to the fact that the official website of the program developer is no longer operational, you will have to use search engine and download (at your own risk) the utility from any “software site” that can offer such an opportunity.

After downloading Universal Watermark Disabler, you need to:

1. Launch the utility and click “Install”.
   The installer start window also contains information about your system.
2. An installation confirmation window will appear, accept the agreement by clicking “Yes”.
   After confirmation, installation will begin automatically
3. Upon completion of the utility installation, close the corresponding notification and reboot.
   After installing the utility, be sure to restart your PC

Video: how to remove watermark using Universal Watermark Disabler

Removing a watermark using My WCP Watermark Editor

Another effective utility for “cleaning up” your “Desktop” from the “Test Mode” alert is My WCP Watermark Editor. main feature this software - it works standalone (i.e. without the need to install it on a PC).

1. Since the creator of My WCP Watermark Editor has ceased his active work in developing and updating the utility, you can only (at your own personal responsibility) search for and download WCP from third-party sites that distribute this software for the Windows system.
2. Open WCP, check the box next to “Remove all Watermark” and click on “Apply new settings”.
   You can also return the “watermark” back by clicking on the “Restore default settings” button
3. Wait until the watermark removal process is complete, and then reboot.
   After completing the watermark removal process, be sure to restart your PC

If you suddenly want to return the “watermark”, notifying about the active “Test mode” through My WCP Watermark Editor (by selecting the appropriate “Restore default settings” tool), then the author of the article would like to warn you. The fact is that the “recovery process” through this utility does not always work correctly, which may cause minor malfunctions in the operation of your PC, namely the Desktop (based on personal experience for example, the background or some icons may disappear, the time and date may be lost).

Removing a watermark using Re-Loader Activator

This utility is primarily an “activator” of a license for Windows OS. However, its functionality can also help users remove the Windows Test Mode watermark. It is worth noting that Re-Loader Activator is not the most reliable software, so make a decision to use it only after “weighing” the associated risks.

Re-updating the system

Most often, the “spontaneous” appearance of a notification about the activated “Test mode” is due to system failure when installing assembly components Windows updates. The solution to this problem is to update the system again through the Update Center. For this:

1. Press the WIN+I key combination to open the “Settings” settings and go to the “Update and Security” category.
   Settings can also be accessed through the Start menu
2. In the “Windows Update” tab, go to “Update History”.
   In the Windows Update settings window, you can also see information about the time of the last update package installed
3. After that, click on the “Uninstall updates” line.
   In the "Update Log" you can also view a list installed updates during all this time
4. In the “Uninstall updates” window that appears, select the latest one installed package updates and click on the “Delete” button.
   You only need to delete Last update systems
5. Restart your PC, then go back to “Windows Update” and click on the “Check for updates” button.
   After clicking on the check for updates button, the search and installation process will begin automatically
6. Wait until the search and installation processes for update components are completed, then reboot the system.
   After installing all update files, the system will reboot automatically

"Test Mode" is useful additional mode operation of the Windows 10 system. Thanks to it, users are able not only to install various types of software(which does not have such a security tool as “digital signature verification”), but also connect all kinds of electronic devices to your PC and be sure of their correct operation.

It often happens that test mode creates a lot of inconvenience during computer operation. The Windows 10 operating system is unfortunately no exception to this rule. When installing drivers on your computer that have not yet been fully developed, after some time you may see the inscription “Test mode” on the computer screen. It usually appears in the lower right corner of the screen.

It should be noted that the processor speed will not decrease due to the appearance of this inscription, but for some users it simply bothers them. That is why today we will tell you how to disable test mode and how to remove unnecessary inscriptions on the monitor.

Test mode in Windows 10 - what is it?

A huge number of applications are being developed specifically for Windows OS, which must be compatible with different computers. However, everyone knows that computers differ not only in their “stuffing”, but in the versions of the programs that are installed on them. To test any application or driver, any user can install it and use it in test mode.

It is worth noting that when using such programs on versions of a 64-bit operating system, it is possible to remove some of the security restrictions.

How to disable test mode in Windows 10?

There are several ways to disable test mode, let's start with the simplest:
1.Go to the Start menu.
2. In the window that opens, select the “Command Line” or “Administrator Command Line” tab.
3. When you click on one of them right click mouse, a black window will open. You will need to copy the following command into it - bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF.

1. Next, press the Enter button. If you did everything correctly, then in the window that opens, at the bottom after the entered command, the message “Operation completed successfully” will appear.

1. In order for the changes to take effect, the computer must be restarted. After rebooting, the mode will turn off.

How else can you remove the test mode sign from the computer interface?

If for some reason it was not possible to disable test mode via the command line, then you can try the following:

1. Install on your computer free application, which helps remove various inscriptions from the desktop. This could be, for example, Universal Watermark Disabler.
2. Download and install the program on your computer. Launch it and click on the Install button. In the window that opens, click on the button with the word “Yes”.
3. Reboot the computer. After a reboot the message disappears.

How to disable test mode on a computer running Windows 10 pro

This operating system was developed specifically for business representatives. Windows 10 pro allows you to access greater access to various applications. However, it is often installed for home PCs.

In order to disable test mode in this case, you can use the same method with the command line. It usually helps to delete a desktop entry.

If, on the contrary, you want to test an application or driver, you will need to do the following:
1. Go to the “Start” menu, then go to the command line and right-click on it.

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that an inscription appears at the bottom of the screen, which states that the system is running in test mode. At the same time, it also contains information about the edition and build number. Of course, users want to remove this inscription as quickly as possible.

Test mode usually indicates that the system digital signature verification disabled for drivers, the same error may appear in self-assemblies, in which one or another is blocked Windows function. Thus, we can say that in test mode some security features are disabled, which allows you to install unverified programs.

To enable it you can open command line(win+r and enter cmd) and write the statement bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON/

Disabling via command line

To disable the mode, you can also use the command line, which you should run on behalf of administrator. You can do this by right-clicking on Start and selecting desired item. Then all that remains is to enter and execute the operator bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF.

In some cases, the command may not be executed. In this case, you will need to restart the computer; when you turn it on again, you will need to go into the BIOS or uefi, this can be done by pressing f2 or del at startup. Here you should find a function called secureboot and turn it off. After this, you can start the system again and apply the command; when everything is finished, the option can be enabled again.

After completing all the steps, the inscription should disappear. However, if the user has unsigned drivers installed, but no others, the equipment for which they were installed may stop working. In this case it will be better do not disable the mode before the appearance official utilities or you can use another method and simply hide the inscription without turning off the mode itself.

Using Universal Watermark Disabler

When using this method, the test mode itself, like all unsigned drivers, will continue to work on the computer, only the inscription notifying that it is enabled on the device will be eliminated. First, the user will need to download the utility to his computer; this can be done on the website https://winaero.com/download.php?view.1794. After this you will need to run it on behalf of administrator, the window shown below will appear.

Will remain click oninstall, after which a window will pop up in which the user will be asked if he is sure that he needs to run the program on an unverified assembly; here he should agree.

After a while, a message will appear indicating that you need to restart the computer; immediately after clicking OK, it will restart, so you should first save all your work.

The next time you start the system, the inscription will no longer be visible. However, you shouldn’t just keep the mode turned on; after all, programs without digital signatures may be dangerous and carry virus software. Also, when the mode is turned on, you can install unverified drivers for yourself, due to which the computer will lag and slow down, because they simply will not be suitable for the current equipment or will contain errors.

So, at the first opportunity, you should install the official software, which has all the necessary signatures, and then immediately disable the test mode and continue working in normal mode.

For many Windows 7 users, test mode is a familiar topic. However, few people will answer the question of why it is necessary to transfer the system to this mode.

It all started with the tightening of the company Microsoft requirements to drivers that are installed on a device with Windows 7. Now they all must be certified by Microsoft. This is confirmed by a special digital signature. The system checks each installed driver before installation begins. If you decide to install new drivers, and the message “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software” appears on the screen, then your driver is not certified. Even if you then try to continue the installation, and this option is present, the system still will not allow this. The same situation occurs when installing some programs and utilities. This is where test mode comes to the aid of users. When Windows 7 is running on it, you can safely install unsigned drivers on your device, be it a computer or a netbook.

What is a signed driver?

Drivers can be signed or unsigned. The only difference is the presence of a digital signature. This is an electronic security label that confirms that the driver you have is licensed and has not been modified in any way. The digital signature can also be used to determine the driver's publisher. If there is none, then installing an existing product can be risky, so in Windows 7 the test mode for installing such drivers should be used in exceptional cases.

To install or not to install?

If you cannot decide which case is exceptional and which is not, there is no need to worry: there are not many such controversial situations. Before hastily putting the system into test mode, find out more about the device for which you are installing drivers. Of course, unlicensed programs are unsafe, and drivers without a digital signature are much more harmful to your computer. It is worth the risk of installing unsigned drivers only on those devices that are already at least a little out of date. For example, not all old printers and scanners can now be found licensed drivers. But, nevertheless, we must somehow work with these devices. This situation will truly be considered exceptional, so, dear Windows users 7, test mode will save you in this case.

Inclusion

The transition to test mode when installing some programs and utilities will occur with your consent - during the installation process, a window may appear in which you need to give permission to transfer the system to the appropriate mode. But in most cases you will have to turn it on yourself. Doing this is almost as easy as disabling test mode in Windows 7. So, go to the Start menu, select the Run line and enter the following code: bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON.

Shutdown

After installing the drivers, you should remove the Windows 7 test mode. There are two methods for this, which differ slightly from each other. The first option resembles enabling this mode. Go to "Start", then to "Run". Enter the following: bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF. The second method is perhaps a little simpler. The above text must be entered after pressing the combination Test mode is disabled.

In Windows 7, test mode is not the most everyday, but still necessary thing, especially immediately after the transition to Windows system 7 with any other. The operating system changes, but the devices remain the same. So don't be afraid to use test mode in this case. But in other situations, you should still use licensed drivers.

If you were not the one setting up the PC, keep in mind that the system has special solution, which allows you to check the presence of a signature on the drivers.