Remove Watermark, V0.8, Build 20090509
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Note: Don't use V0.1 / 0.2 / 0.3 in Windows 7 6956 /7000 /7022 /7048 /7057 /7068 /7077 /7100 /7106 or later version!
Only V0.4/v0.5/0.6/0.8 is support these Windows 7.
Read following text for detail.
Sometimes, the watermark still exists on the desktop after reboot, you need to manually rebuild the MUI cache by:
Press key "R" in removeWatermark;
Or run "mcbuilder.exe".
Remove all Watermark on desktop.
Such as "Evaluation Copy", "For testing purpose only", "Test Mode", "Safe Mode".
Support: Windows Vista /Server 2008 /Windows 7, 64bit(x64) / 32bit(x86), All Service Pack & all language of Windows.
2009.05.09 V0.8
Download Link 1: RemoveWatermark_20090509.zip
Download Link 2: RemoveWatermark_20090509.zip
Download Link 3: RemoveWatermark_20090509.zip (Click the link to download)
It is a universal patch!
Without language limited, Supports all language of windows!
And without limited of Service Pack.
This tool provides two ways to remove the watermark.
* The default method, modify user32.dll.mui. This method is safe for all Windows.
In 64-bit Vista / Windows 7, It needs Re-Build MUI cache, this will take a few minutes, please wait.
* Method 2: modifies user32.dll. 100% remove all watermark. (Run program with argument "-enforce")
But don't use Method 2 in Windows 7 6956 / 7000 or later version.
It likes a unknown bug in these version of Windows.
Any modification with user32.dll in Windows 7 6956 will cause application fail to run in compatibility mode.
V0.1 / V0.2 / V0.3 is patch user32.dll in default, so these version is not compatible with Windows 6956 / 7000!
Windows 7 server / Vista is no problem.
Notes:
1, Can operate in normal mode. Do not need to enter safe mode.
2, Choose the corresponding patch based on you Windows:
For 32bit(x86): RemoveWatermarkX86.exe
For 64bit(x64): RemoveWatermarkX64.exe
3, If "Test Mode" still exists on the desktop after reboot, you can run RemoveWatermark and Press key "R" to rebuild MUI cache.
Or open command prompt as administrator, run mcbuilder.exe again, then restart computer.
4, Command line / argument usages:
-silent Patch in silent mode.
-view View the string of user32.dll.mui, don't patch file.
History:
2008.11.04 V0.2
Test in Windows Vista SP2 16497 / Windows 7 M3 6801, OK.
2008.12.10 V0.3
+ Add support argument "-silent" to patch in silent mode.
Test in Windows 7 6956, OK.
2009.01.17 V0.4
+ Support modifies user32.dll.mui to remove watermark string.
* The default method, from modify user32.dll, change to modify user32.dll.mui.
Test in Windows 7 7000, OK.
2009.03.14 V0.5
* Remove the last space of string.
Test in Windows 7 Build 7057, OK.
RemoveWatermark_20090314.zip
2009.03.31 V0.6
+ Add a option to rebuild MUI cache.
* Modify message table.
Test in Windows 7 6.1.7068.0, OK.
RemoveWatermark_20090331.zip
2009.05.09 V0.8
+ In Windows 7 beta version, remove the string "This copy of Windows is not genuine".
Test in Windows 7 6.1.7100.0, OK.
New OS support:
Windows 7 RC, 6.1.7077.0 (winmain_win7rc.090404-1255)
Windows 7 6.1.7106.0 (winmain.090408-1623)
Windows 7 RC, 6.1.7100.0 (winmain_win7rc.090421-1700)
Vista SP2 RTM 6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)
Posted by deepxw at 21:16 |
Labels: Patcher, Remove Watermark
72 comments:
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i can not download from eithet locations whats wrong?
thank you. it worked perfectly.
@deepw
I have accidentally installed the 2nd method on build 7000 - now the compatibility mode isn't working anymore. Any solution yet? Can you post the original user32.dll with the TrustedInstaller permissions? Because I don't want to reformat the whole thing again... Thanks in advance
The backup file is user32.dll.backup. You can copy it as user32.dll.
Methodof restore permissions:
OPen command prompt as administrator.
icacls %Systemroot%\System32\ver.dll /save c:\p.txt
Open p.txt by notepad. Replace the string "ver.dll" as "user32.dll", save p.txt.
icacls %Systemroot%\System32\ /restore c:\p.txt
In most cases, even if you resume the user32.dll, compatibility mode still not work correctly.
The patch only works if I have the windows taskbar docked on the bottom of the screen.
If I dock the taskbar left, right or on the top of the screen, the watermark is back... :(
thanks for getting rid of that annoying shit
It works perfect on Vista SP2...thanks...
Bug!
You need to know, deepxw! When I use this tool (Remove Watermark v0.4) on Windows 7, the taskbar won't show any notification message again (example, when I'm Safely Remove Hardware, the notification doesn't show up, so I don't know if my flash drive is safely removed or not.)
TO: Adrian
Which method you are using?
Hi deepxw, love your work bro :), can you possibly show me how to write a script to do the same as v4 watermark remover does ? im getting stuck and just really want to learn. Thanks man DAN
It can't simply cracked by a script.
You must write a exe program to modify it.
If you are using VC MFC, you can get the "Test Mode" string by CString.LoadStringW(hInst, IDS_STRING, wLanguageID) in user32.dll.mui; Or get it by FindResourceEx() and LoadResource().
Then open file to and search the position of it, overwrite it to blank.
Re-checksum the file.
In NT6, it can't using UpdateResource() for string table in PE file, so you must do it yourself.
The watermark on the second screen when running Dual View (2screens) is still there! Can you work out a Fix?
Which version and which method your are using?
Remove Watermark isn't working with Windows 7 build 7057... Any Help?
I test it in 7057, it works.
Run removeWatermark.exe, and copy the result text or caputure the application window, send the image to me.
deepxw#gmail.com
I'm using Vista x64 SP1
I right click on the removewatermarkx64.exe and run as administrator
it just asks me do you really want to apply this patch? and I type y for yes.
I get these Watermark string is not found. msgs and the watermarks are still there.
win 7 7059 ... doesnt work
Remove all Watermark on desktop, such as Test Mode/Evaluation Copy.
Version: 0.5, 03/14/2009
Support: Windows Vista /Server 2008 /Windows 7, 32bit(x86)
All Service Pack & all language of Windows.
Author: deepxw
Blog: http://deepxw.lingd.net
http://deepxw.blogspot.com (English)
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Please right click the exe file, run as administrator, and dsiable UAC.
Do you really want to apply this patch?
(Y=Yes / N=No )
y
<<<<<<<<<<<< C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui >>>>>>>>>>>>
Make a temp file... Success.
ID: 715, String:
ID: 716, String:
ID: 717, String:
ID: 718, String:
ID: 738, String:
String ID: 723, String:
Watermark string is not found. File has no change.
After reboot, if the watermark still exists, you can munally run mcbuilder.exe a
nd reboot again.
???,????????,?????????mcbuilder.exe,???
Restart your computer to take effect!
??????????
Press Enter to exit.
sry ... Windows 7 7057
btw ran as admin
To arp:
The watermark string has been remove.
You need restart computer to take effect.
If it doesn't work, open command prompt as administrator, run mcbuilder.exe again, then restart computer.
Which language you are using?
Or you can try to set the OS language to English, then try again.
If still not work, send the file user32.dll.mui to me.
deepxw#gmail.com
To Vista x64 SP1 user:
Open command prompt as administrator, run mcbuilder.exe again, then restart computer.
Copy the result of removeWatermark.exe, and post it to here.
7057 test:
Click here to view image
Not work on build 7057
I'm install english version.Before do anything else I run remover it say everything fine.But after restart the watermark still visible.
It working now!.I'm found the problem.I forgot to run mcbuilder in administrator.Thank for great program.
outstanding work. worked like a charm. much better with watermark gone.
Silverdragoonwar
Thank you for your feedback!
I added a note about "mcbuilder.exe ".
Deepw, keep up the fine work, will come to this site often for more bug fixes and good info.
To Silverdragoonwar:
Yeah! I will make it better.
Anyone having problems with windows update in build 7057 of windows 7, any suggestions
Windows 7 7057 update is no problem, is works.
Yo uso vista x64 sp2, he aplicado el parche universal para el tcpip, y me sale las marcas de agua, le paso el remove watermark v05, y no quita las watermarks, por lo visto detecta que se modifica el archivo en cuestion user32.dll.mui y carga el que tiene de backup o de alguno otro sitio,que no puedo arreglar.
To mohoram:
I don't know what' the matter.
Can you write more detail?
Hi deepw :-)
The patch does not work for the version Windows 7 Build 7068 :-(
What are you going to upgrade?
Thanks
Hi, Caronte.
The user.dll.mui has no changes.
Maybe you need to run mcbuilder.exe again:
Open command prompt as administrator, run mcbuilder.exe again, then restart computer.
Hi deepw :-)
I did comment on the steps and the watermark is gone.
Thank you very much for your help. ;-)
I get the same problem as arp.
"Watermark string is not found. File has no change."
I'm using Windows 7 build 7068 32bit.
I have tried several times in administrator mode, whit UAC turned off, system restore off.
And nothing works.
Program is version 0.5
Have searched the harddrive and only one user32.dll.mui is found.
The system language is set to English USA, but have tried several difrent contries.
You need to rebuild MUI cache.
Open command prompt as administrator, run mcbuilder.exe again, then restart computer.
Or using v0.6, select "R" to rebuild.
Works great!Thx!
I use W7 7077 and your 0.6 tool.
I've started the x86 for the 32bit with right-click on the exe then UAC yes, than Y than restart than the x86 as admin again UAC yes, than R for rebuild than the last restart after that the watermark was away.
I don't know why i am not need to rebuild MUI cache.
I just run *x86.exe, "Y", then log off, and log on again, I can see the watermark was gone.
Even no need to restart computer.
Doesn't work on 7100
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Remove all Watermark on desktop, such as Test Mode/Evaluation Copy. |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------+
Version: 0.6, 03/31/2009
Support: Windows Vista /Server 2008 /Windows 7, 32bit(x86)
All Service Pack & all language of Windows.
Author: deepxw
Blog: http://deepxw.lingd.net
http://deepxw.blogspot.com (English)
Please right click the exe file, run as administrator.
Do you really want to apply this patch?
(Y=Yes / N=No / R=Rebuild MUI Cache by mcbuilder.exe)
:Y
+ File Name: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui V6.1.7100.0
ID String Match Modify
----- ------------------------------------------------------- ----- ------
715
716
717
718
738
723
Watermark string is not found. File has no change.
After reboot, if the watermark still exists, you can munally run mcbuilder.exe a
nd reboot again.
???,????????,?????????mcbuilder.exe,???
Log off, or restart your computer to take effect!
??????????
Press Enter to exit.
Notic:
Sometimes, the watermark still exists on the desktop after reboot, you need to manually rebuild the MUI cache by:
Press key "R" in removeWatermark;
Log off, or restart your computer to take effect!
In this version:
7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRER_EN_DVD
works OK!
Thanks A LOT!
Doesn't work on 7100 RC for me
I take that back, after rebuilding the MUI cache and rebooting it worked for me on 7100 RC! =D
Thanks your feedback.
Maybe I need to force rebuild MUI cache in next version of RemoveWatermark.
cool, it works.
TCP-Z, and RemoveWatermark64 do not work in Win 7 RC 7100 64 bit.
Wont even load, message given:
The version of this file is not compatible with..... etc etc etc.
Please help?
My mistake, i accidentally burned the wrong OS.
works fine on 32 bit.
thank you!! works for my rc1 7100. i too would recommend forced runs of mcbuilder as it took a few tries for mine to catch
I used method #1 on 7100 RC 64 bit and it worked great. Thank you.
Now I was wondering, is there any way to get get the watermark back?
build 7100
on x64 work 1st method
on x86 must rebuild MUI cache
To gustaf: Thanks for feedback!
To andythecurefan: The backup file is user32.dll.mui.backup. you can copy it as user32.dll.mui
can you email a backup file for 64 bit if you have one? im running Build 7100 64 bit and I replaced the file with the backup and it hasn't returned. it's not THAT big of a deal, but I wanted to just see if I could bring it back after removing.
my email is in my Blogger profile. Thanks.
To andythecurefan: You need to restore 2 files in 64bit Windows:
1) \windows\system32\en-us\user32.dll.mui.backup
2) \windows\syswow64\en-us\user32.dll.mui.backup
3) run removewatermark-x64.exe, press key "R" to rebuild MUI cache.
4) restart computer to take effect.
Sorry, I have't this version of x64 file.
I got it back! thanks very much. :D
v0.8, Build 20090509 work on Win 7 Build 7127 (x86), 1st method
v0.8, Build 20090509 work on Win 7 Build 7137 (x86), 1st method
Thanks gustaf for feedback!
The program worked fine removing the Test Mode watermarks for me (using Vista x64) but I still have a watermark up the top of the screen saying "Microsoft (R) Windows (R) (Build 6000)".
Can you send me the .bat file?
My email:
tonychiu2001-qdbjp@yahoo.com.hk
Thanks.
v0.8, Build 20090509 work on Win 7 Build 7229 (x86), 1st method
worked perfectly.
s1mple and gen1al.
tks.
Thankyou so much :)
Hi
I try to activate the windows but it says: "the system cannot find the file specified"
what should I do?
I tried to activate it as soon as I finished installing the windows..
This works on retail Win7 that has been patched to use a RC Beta key to activate windows.
Thanks worked fine for me had to use the cmmand promt option
Work perfectly great for vista sp2, thanks a lot :)
I have Windows 7 64 Ultimate.
TCP-Z shows version as (7600) 11.
TCP-Z version is 2.6.2.75
My broadband is 2 MbPS.
Guyz, i ran TCP-Z on this version of Windows 7 - in desire to increase broadband performance. I also ran RemoveWaterMarkx64. It asked few Yes No and I did all updates without knowing what changes it would do.
Is it a mistake to do this on Windows 7 64 7600?
Also, what is watermark? what is MUI?
i can not restore "user32.dll.mui.backup" because wininit.exe has open archive. some solution please?
sorry my english is bad.
thanks :)
I have a bug in my Buy With No Prescription blog so can you help me to fix it ?