Search for , right-click it, and select Run as Administrator [5, 18].
This method modifies system configurations to hide the watermark without actual activation. It is popular because it doesn't require third-party software [1, 2, 25]. Press , type regedit , and hit Enter [1, 25]. Search for , right-click it, and select Run
While workarounds can hide the watermark, using "activator" tools from unknown websites is highly discouraged as they often contain malware or violate Microsoft's terms of service [32]. Press , type regedit , and hit Enter [1, 25]
Save the file as remove.bat (ensure the file extension is , not .txt) [11]. Right-click the file and select Run as Administrator [11]. Restart your system [11]. Right-click the file and select Run as Administrator [11]
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation [30]. Step 2: Select Change product key [30].
Enter your 25-character key and click Next to activate [16, 24]. 2. The Registry Editor Workaround
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\svsvc [2, 25]. On the right panel, double-click [2, 25].