Removal of Activation Overlay/Watermark in unactivated RTM. Need Help!

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by dummekuehe, Aug 7, 2012.

  1. rocketero

    rocketero MDL Novice

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    Almost one year in the last 2 pages and have not solution yet to it. I have now Windows 8.1 Enterprise and 2 watermarks, one says: "Activate Windows-Go to PC Settings to activate windows" and the other watermark says: "Windows Enterprise 8.1, Build 96000". I got rid off the second watermark with WPC editor 1.0.1.0. But the first watermark the one that says "Activate windows .... .. " is still there.
     
  2. Smorgan

    Smorgan Glitcher

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    The reason being is that the activation is directly tied with the licensing of the machine so that little watermark... Ya it isn't going anywhere unless you license the OS lol
     
  3. rocketero

    rocketero MDL Novice

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    I have a Windows 8 Pro, legal and with the product ID in one computer, but on this one I have Windows 8.1 Enterprise (final version) and not license product ID. Guess I'll have to wait for a good activator for this version. I don't know if after 1 month of installed (Windows 8.1 Enterprise final) will stop working? or just the watermark keeps in there ? just wondering.
     
  4. rocketero

    rocketero MDL Novice

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    #484 rocketero, Oct 23, 2013
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    Does anyone think I could 'rearm' windows 8.1 enterprise (final), I have 1000 "Windows and SKU rearms" according to slmgr /dlv (dli)... ? and if yes, what would be the command.
     
  5. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    Since Windows 8 and up doesn't have a grace period Rearm is pretty useless for that. It's only good for resetting the licenses in preparation for actual activation.
     
  6. rocketero

    rocketero MDL Novice

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    so the way to go is either getting a m.s license/rtm product id or waiting for a hack to 8.1 enterprise 64bit. I have read that there are some files that need to be replaced with, like basebrd.dll.mui and shell32.dll.mui .. they have already done this for x86 but not for x64bit.
     
  7. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    btw, good luck with replacing files ... :roflmao:
     
  8. nosferati87

    nosferati87 MDL Junior Member

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    I think that window can be closed or hidden via WM_CLOSE or SW_HIDE or some WM_USER+x. At least it worked in beta versions.
     
  9. rocketero

    rocketero MDL Novice

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    Seems like I DO have good luck, now my Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64 Bit is now activated via KMS (kmspico).
    it was just matter of time.
     
  10. MrTynKyn

    MrTynKyn MDL Novice

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    Hello: I have read the whole thread , too many options and a bit old. I have windows 8 underground , want to quit both watermarks. Im not sure if I want to activate via KMS. I want just quit the watermark.

    Can method is still working ?

    Thanks in advance
     
  11. s1ave77

    s1ave77 Has left at his own request

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    Instead of hacking system files i'd rather recommend to use KMS activation :good3:.
     
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  12. mimart7

    mimart7 MDL Senior Member

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    Why even use a dodgy version of W8/8.1, when you can get a good one from here? You will have significantly fewer problems.
     
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  13. MrTynKyn

    MrTynKyn MDL Novice

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    Thanks , can you point me the working system of kms this days ?
     
  14. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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  15. Snuffy

    Snuffy MDL Expert

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    Mr. Tito that will only lead to more Question?
    so many to chose from and they always want the BEST...