toy4x4 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I've been running insider builds for a long time and have Windows Update set to the Fast Ring. This morning, it upgraded me to build 10525. I now have the Evaluation Copy stamp back but Windows does say activated. Anyway to make it disappear? Or is it really trying to tell me something now. Just confused as to why it's back now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1270700-windows-10-build-10525-installed-now-have-the-annoying-evaluation-copy-stamp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted August 28, 2015 Veteran Share Posted August 28, 2015 All insider builds are time-bombed evaluation copies. I don't think the old methods of hiding the watermark work anymore so it's likely your only option is to switch back to retail. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1270700-windows-10-build-10525-installed-now-have-the-annoying-evaluation-copy-stamp/#findComment-597004942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
devHead Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's says "Evaluation copy" because as an Insider, you're still one of the evaluators of the build. If you don't want that, you should revert back to the released build. Eventually, I imagine that these evaluation builds will be pushed out as updates. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1270700-windows-10-build-10525-installed-now-have-the-annoying-evaluation-copy-stamp/#findComment-597004954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted August 28, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted August 28, 2015 Because you're in the Insider program and Microsoft decided to flip the switch with regards to the watermark. If you don't want it you can uninstall it or take a look at these article(s) to see how to remove it. http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/20/how-to-remove-evaluation-copy-watermark-in-windows-10/ or http://bfy.tw/1WIv Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1270700-windows-10-build-10525-installed-now-have-the-annoying-evaluation-copy-stamp/#findComment-597004966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy4x4 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 That's fine. Just wanted to make sure it was correct to be that way. Thanks guys. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1270700-windows-10-build-10525-installed-now-have-the-annoying-evaluation-copy-stamp/#findComment-597004980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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