Microsoft is always trying to meet the needs of a wide variety of Windows user groups. Starting from ordinary users, who just need to have at their disposal a standard set of OS tools. 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" in Windows 10 that the developers have improved a special function - "Test Mode".
What is "Test Mode" and what is its purpose
"Test Mode" is a feature developed for Windows that allows you to switch your system from public (standard) mode to "special". A feature of this mode is that when it is activated, some security tools are blocked, namely, the so-called “digital signature verification” for drivers is disabled. In normal Windows operation, such a “check” can block the installation of some programs, applications, 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 work in the "Test Mode" can be an effective solution to such a problem.
Even though Test Mode disables some security tools, your system is still safe. The only problem may be the incorrect operation of installed programs, applications and updates without a "digital signature from Microsoft".
Before switching to work in the "Test Mode", you should make sure that this feature is not blocked by the "BIOS" (BIOS) settings. For this:
The author of this article noticed that when the "Secure Boot" protective mode is enabled to block the "Test Mode" function, the computer consumes additional resources due to the active operation of the corresponding system process (displayed in the "Task Manager" / "Processes"). Therefore, for faster operation of your PC, it is advisable to deactivate "Secure Boot", even if you do not plan to use the "Test Mode".
Now let's go directly to the activation algorithm of the "Test Mode".
- Click on "Start", type in the search bar "cmd" and run the "Command Prompt" with administrator rights.
Be sure to run the "Command Prompt" as an administrator, otherwise the changes made to the system may not work - Type one by one, 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. - 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 the "Test Mode" is almost identical to its activation, with some differences.
Video: how to deactivate "Test Mode" through the "Command Line"
System failure, or how to remove the "Test Mode" notification on the "Desktop"
It's not uncommon for a "Test Mode" alert to appear unexpectedly on the "Desktop" even though you haven't activated it. The reason may be either a system failure or the automatic activation of the "Test Mode" after downloading and installing OS update files. If deactivating "Test Mode" through the "Command Line" does not help and the corresponding alert continues to be displayed, then you should use other methods to fix the problem.
With such a failure, the notification line also, most often, contains information about the assembly version of your OS Disabling alerts using the "Task Bar"
In order to get rid of an unexpectedly appeared alert, you just need to follow a couple of steps:
Removing a watermark with Universal Watermark Disabler
Universal Watermark Disabler is an auxiliary utility for Windows that allows you to remove any "watermark" from the "Desktop".
Due to the fact that the official website of the program developer is no longer functioning, you will have to use a search engine and download (at your own risk) the utility from any "software site" that is able to offer such an opportunity.
After downloading Universal Watermark Disabler, you need to:
- Run the utility and click "Install".
The start window of the installer also contains information about your system. - An installation confirmation window will appear, accept the agreement by clicking Yes.
After confirmation, the installation will start automatically - Upon completion of the installation of the utility, 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 with My WCP Watermark Editor
Another effective utility for "cleaning" your "Desktop" from the "Test Mode" alert is My WCP Watermark Editor. The main feature of this software is that it works standalone (i.e. without the need to install it on a PC).
- Since the creator of My WCP Watermark Editor has ceased his active development and updating of the utility, you can only (at your own responsibility) search and download WCP from third-party sites that distribute this software for the Windows system.
- Open WCP, put a marker in front of "Remove all Watermark" and click on "Apply new settings".
You can also return the "watermark" back by clicking on the "Restore default settings" button - Wait for the watermark removal process to finish, then reboot.
After the watermark removal process is complete, be sure to restart your PC
If you suddenly want to return the “watermark” that notifies you of 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, miss the time and date).
Watermark Removal with Re-Loader Activator
This utility is primarily a license "activator" for Windows OS. However, its functionality is also able to help users with the removal of the "Test Mode watermark" of Windows. It is worth noting that Re-Loader Activator is not the most reliable software, so make a decision on its use only after "weighing" the corresponding risks.
Re-updating the system
Most often, the “spontaneous” appearance of an alert about the activated “Test Mode” is due to a system failure during the installation of Windows update build components. The solution to the problem that has arisen is to re-update the system through the "Update Center". For this:
- Press WIN+I to open Settings and go to the Update & Security category.
Settings "Settings" can also be opened through the "Start" menu - 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 installed update package. - After that, click on the "Uninstall updates" line.
In the "Update History" you can also view the list of installed updates for the whole time - In the "Uninstall updates" window that appears, select the last installed update package and click the "Delete" button.
You need to uninstall only the latest system update - Restart your PC, then go to Windows Update again and click on the "Check for Updates" button.
After clicking on the check for updates button, the search and installation process will start automatically - Wait for the end of the search and installation of update components, then reboot the system.
After installing all the update files, the system will reboot automatically
"Test mode" is a useful additional mode of operation of the Windows 10 system. Thanks to it, users are able not only to install various kinds of software without problems (which do not have such a security tool as "digital signature verification"), but also connect all kinds of electronic devices to their PC and make sure they work correctly.
You are not a developer or do not test software products, drivers or other elements of the software, but you have the inscription: "Test mode" and the build number? This happens if you accidentally, when installing some program, chose permissions to switch to test mode, which you entered after restarting the computer. Let's take a look at how to disable the test mode in windows 7 and get rid of the annoying inscription in the lower right corner of the desktop.
You may have switched to test mode after installing a small program called OpenedFilesView. When it is installed, the installer asks the question "Should I switch to test mode?" and the user, considering this a useless action, agrees. When the system rebooted, the following appeared:
As it turned out, the problem, if you can call it that, is solved quite easily. Everyone already remembered that we used the Run utility many times in our articles - this case is no exception. So, go there with Win + R and enter the following command: bcdedit.exe -setTESTSIGNINGOFF.
After clicking on “OK” and rebooting, the system will exit the test mode. But remember, if you ever need to turn it back on, you will need to perform the same steps, but use ON instead of OFF. Now you have seen that it is very easy to disable the test mode in windows 7.
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It often happens that the test mode creates a lot of inconvenience in the process of computer operation. The Windows 10 operating system, unfortunately, is no exception to this rule. When installing drivers on a computer that are not yet fully completed, after some time you can see the inscription “Test mode” on the computer screen. It appears, as a rule, in the lower right corner of the screen.
It should be noted that the speed of the processor will not decrease from the appearance of this inscription, but it simply interferes with some users. That is why today we will tell you how to disable the test mode and how to remove unnecessary inscriptions on the monitor.
Test mode in Windows 10 - what is it?
Especially for the Windows operating system, a huge number of applications are being developed that must be compatible with various 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 the test mode, let's start with the simplest:
1. We go to the "Start" menu.
2. In the window that opens, select the "Command line" or "Administrator command line" tab.
3. Right-clicking on one of them will open a black window. You will need to copy the following command into it - bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF.
- Next, press the Enter button. If you did everything correctly, then in the window that opens, at the bottom after the entered command, an inscription will appear - "The operation was successfully completed."
- The computer must be restarted for the changes to take effect. After the reboot, the mode will turn off.
How else can I remove the inscription about the test mode from the computer interface
If for some reason it was not possible to disable the test mode via the command line, then you can try the following:
- Install a free application on your computer that helps you remove various inscriptions from your desktop. It can be, for example, Universal Watermark Disabler.
- Download and install the program on your computer. Run it and click on the Install button. In the window that opens, click on the button with the word "Yes".
- We restart the computer. After the reboot, the inscription 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 more access to different applications. However, it is often installed for home PCs.
In order to disable the test mode in this case, you can use the same method with the command line. It usually helps to delete the desktop entry.
If you instead want to test an application or driver, you will need to do the following:
1. We go to the "Start" menu, then go to the command line and right-click on it.
Many PC users are faced with such a problem as test mode in Windows 10. Not everyone can turn off this annoying message hanging on the screen. But this guide 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 the test mode in Windows 10 Pro (or any other edition of Dozens), you need to understand the causes of this malfunction. Most often this happens if:
- You have manually disabled the driver digital signature control system.
- When installing any program, you agreed to activate the test mode.
- During the operation of the operating system, or during its next update, some kind of failure occurred.
In addition, the error often occurs when using a pirated Windows. In unlicensed versions, there may be several reasons for enabling test mode, ranging from driver signature verification, which is disabled by default, to modified system files. In general, you never know what the pirates "twisted" there.
Effects
Even if you do not know how to disable test mode in Windows 10, there will be no serious consequences from this. The computer will continue to function normally. The only difference between the “test” operating system and the usual one is the corresponding inscription at the bottom of the desktop.
But if you still decide to take such a step as disabling the test mode in Windows 10, then you may have some trouble. The fact is that some programs and devices use unsigned drivers for their work. They, in turn, will cease to function normally after the test mode is deactivated, which may cause problems.
Basic way
You can use the command line to disable test mode in Windows 10. This method is recommended by Microsoft, so it is considered the main one. To use it, do the following:
- Log in to the command line.
- Type "bcdedit.exe" then hit the space bar and add "-set TESTSIGNING OFF".
- Confirm the changes and wait for the operation to complete.
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 use an alternative method. For this, the UWD utility will be used, which just serves 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 and wait for the operation to complete.
- The program will ask you to restart your PC. Do this and wait for your computer to turn on.
In the event that you did everything right, the annoying inscription will disappear from your desktop. Please note that UWD does not disable the test mode, but only hides the message about its use.
