• Activation is completed but the test mode is on. Turn Windows Test Mode On or Off

    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 64-bit versions 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 right-click on one of them, 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 inscription “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.

    Windows 10 Test Mode has been added to your OS specifically so that you can troubleshoot problems or interact with certain other devices.

    Some users connect devices running other OSes to their PC. For example, smartphones with Android. For such equipment it may be necessary to install unsigned or specific drivers. In these situations, it is recommended to use Windows 10 test mode, which is worth talking about in more detail.

    Sometimes, under such conditions, some new builds of this operating system were released. For example, build 10586. But in this case we were talking about a version that is not yet considered official and in which some functions were limited by the developers themselves.

    To switch the OS to this mode and its normal functioning In it, the possibility of secure boot is first disabled. Today many manufacturers install different ways to go to such settings in motherboards. There are differences in the design of all these settings, but not significant. In general, user actions can be as follows:

    • Launching BIOS or UEFI;
    • “OS type” – “Other OS”.

    After this, you need to save all the settings and reboot the device. If there is no safe boot option, we can talk about disabling it at the hardware level. Therefore, you do not need to perform all the above steps. Of course, so that the system offers you secure boot there must be several unsuccessful attempts to start the OS, which is not very correct to do on purpose.

    Now it will be possible to run test mode in Windows 10, where certain restrictions on the installation of specific drivers are removed. To do this, you need to have administrator rights, with which the command line itself starts. Enter here:

    • "bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS";
    • "bcdedit.exe -setTESTSIGNING ON."

    For each command, you will have to wait for it to complete execution, and only then enter the second one. When the latter is completed, a corresponding notification will appear. Then you will need to reboot. A corresponding notification should appear in the lower right corner.

    How to disable test mode

    When you want to disable this mode, you will need to enter the same commands. But the second of them will be written differently:

    • "bcdedit.exe -setTESTSIGNING OFF"

    You must understand that all the described actions seriously reduce the security level of the OS, so be careful. Please note that even the presence or any other powerful antivirus, even incoming, your PC is still under threat and while you are in this state, it is vulnerable to literally everything. Therefore, complete it as soon as the need disappears.

    Be sure to bookmark our page as often people figure out how to enable Test Mode on Windows 10 and then have trouble disabling it. But it is important to know both, and above we have provided you with instructions for both situations. And if you manage to start, then you can disable it without problems, the main thing is to follow our instructions.

    Microsoft is committed to meeting the needs of a diverse group of people 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 operation installed programs, applications and updates without " 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. To do 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 corresponding system process (displayed 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 line"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 may be either a system failure or automatic activation of “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 an auxiliary utility for Windows OS that 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 is able to 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” your “Desktop” of 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 responsibility) search for and download WCP from third-party sites that distribute this software for Windows systems.
    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. To do this:

    1. Using the WIN+I key combination, 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 for all time
    4. In the “Uninstall updates” window that appears, select the latest installed update package and click the “Uninstall” button.
      You only need to delete latest 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.

    A little about what the test mode is for. From the Microsoft website:

    That is, in test mode you can use programs whose drivers are not digitally signed by Microsoft.

    Test mode Windows 7. How to enable and disable.

    Some programs require installation Windows transition into test mode. I personally encountered this while trying to install a small utility called OpenedFilesView. During installation, she asked whether to switch to driver signature test mode, which I agreed to out of curiosity.

    How to disable test mode in windows 7

    Do you have the inscription: “Test mode” and the build number? This happens if you accidentally, when installing some program, selected permissions to switch to test mode, which you entered after restarting the computer. Let's look at how to disable test mode in Windows 7 and get rid of annoying inscription in the lower right corner of the desktop.

    Perhaps, like me, you switched to test mode after installing a small program called OpenedFilesView. When it is installed, the installer asks the question “Should I go into test mode?” and the user, considering this a useless action, agrees.

    As it turned out, the problem, if you can call it that, can be solved quite easily. Windows 7 - test mode how to disable? Just one line!

    Everyone already remembers that we used the “Run” utility many times in our articles - this case is no exception.

    So, go there using Win+R and enter the following command:

    Bcdedit.exe -setTESTSIGNINGOFF.

    After clicking “Ok” and rebooting, the system will exit test mode.

    So. To disable test mode in Windows 7, open “Start” - “Run” (or press the Win + R key combination) and enter the following:

    Bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING OFF

    But remember, if you ever need to turn it back on, you will need to follow the same steps, but use ON instead of OFF. That is, to enable test mode In Windows 7, open “Start” - “Run” and enter the following:

    Bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON

    Now you are convinced that disabling Windows 7 test mode is very simple.

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