How to remove Windows 8.1 Watermark (Tested)

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Microsoft adds a watermark to the bottom right of the screen reminding users that they are using a preview version of the software. If you are one of the many users that are annoyed by this constant reminder, this article is for you.
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Over the years Microsoft have employed a number of different methods to print the mark. In the past I have seen hackers replace the cached copy of the wallpaper for an unmarked version. From my testing this doesn’t seem to be possible with the Windows 8.1 Preview.
It has been tested in x86 & x64 version of Windows 8.1.


Warning: I take no responsibility for any damages caused to your computer.

Step 1 – Download Zip File
 I have bundled it all together into a single zip file. I have analysed them and they are all safe to use. Download it here.






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Step 2 – Intall_Take_Ownership.reg

Once you have unzipped the file, open the Install_Take_Ownership.reg. This will add the contents of the file to the registry. This step is required so that you have the correct file permissions to edit the .dll files in the later steps. It is also possible to change the file permissions manually if you don’t want to add anything to the registry (I did this while I was experimenting).
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Step 3 – Take Ownership

There are two files that need to be taken ownership:






Windows\System32\en-US\shell32.dll.mui


Windows\Branding\Basebrd\en-US\basebrd.dll.mui















Right hand click on the files and select ‘Take Ownership’.



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Step 4 – Copy Edited Files



Copy the replacement files that are located in the ‘Edited Files’ folder to overwrite their respective ones. If you get an error saying that the file is already in use, rename the file and then copy the new one.



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Step 5 – Open Command Prompt



Type ‘cmd’ into the start menu, right hand click on the first entry and select ‘Run as Administrator’.



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Step 6 – Run mcbuilder



Enter the command and press the return key to execute:


mcbuilder



It will take a few seconds to run.



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Step 7 – Restart your computer



You need to restart your computer to apply these changes. Once restarted, you should see that the watermark has been removed.



Step 7 – Remove Take Ownership



In the same way that you added ‘Take Ownership’ to the registry, double click Uninstall_Take_Ownership.reg to remove it from the registry.



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If you have followed the steps above you should have removed the watermark from the Windows 8.1 Preview. If you have any trouble here are a few things to try:


    

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Change the desktop wallpaper
    

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Replace the files in safe mode
    
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  1. UnknownOctober 19, 2013 at 12:45 PM
    What is the password
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  2. BMZTechNovember 13, 2013 at 8:47 AM
    this is surely came with password ... i cannot extract it --- it always ask for password .. please provide the password 
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