Many times Windows 7 begins suddenly show Test mode watermark on Desktop. A message appears on the bottom-right corner with the following text:
Test mode
Windows 7
Build 7600
If you Windows 7 sp1used, you get build 7601 displayed on the screen:
Test mode
Windows 7
7601 Build
It actually happens when Windows 7 is running in Test mode. Microsoft has released a new Fixit to solve this problem.
SYMPTOM:
When you use your computer Windows 7 based startup, the following message appears in the lower-right corner of the desktop:
Test mode Windows 7 Build 7600
For Windows 7 SP1, you get following message:
Test mode Windows 7 build 7601
This message appears because your computer in test mode.
CAUSE:
The test mode watermark can appear as the signing test mode is started on the computer. This test mode can occur if an application whose drivers are not digitally signed by Microsoft is installed and still in the testing phase. Microsoft added test mode to Windows so that users can test programs without having to obtain a certificate for server authentication. The message that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section appears in the lower-right corner of the desktop when the computer is in test mode.
SOLUTION:
1. click on "Start button-> > all programs-accessories". Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "run as Administrator". If you are prompted for password, the password and continue. You can also open Command Prompt in Administrator mode by typing "cmd" in Start menu search box and press "ctrl + Shift + Enter".
2. now offer following command:
bcdedit/set TESTSIGNING OFF
If the above command does not work, you can specify the following commands:
bcdedit.exe-set LoadOptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe-set TESTSIGNING OFF
3. that's it. Command Prompt window, close and restart your system. It will be the watermark from Desktop to turn off.
AUTOMATED FIX:
If you do not want the problem to resolve manually, you can download after Fixit released by Microsoft, which will automatically fix the problem:
Download Fixit Test mode watermark from Windows 7 Desktop
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