Disable test mode message in Windows

Sample test mode message on Windows 7

Sample test mode message on Windows 10

What is test mode?

The test mode message indicates that the test signing mode of the operating system is started on the computer. The test signing mode may start if an installed program is in a test phase because it uses drivers that are not digitally signed by Microsoft. Microsoft added test mode to Windows so that users can test programs without having to provide an authentication certificate.
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2509241

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1. Disable Test mode in Windows 7
2. Disable Test mode in Windows 8/10

Step-by-step

Disable Test mode in Windows 7

1. Open command prompt as administrator:
   1. On Windows desktop, click Windows icon at bottom left
   2. Type cmd in search field
   3. Right-click the cmd program
   4. Select Run as administrator

   

2. On Command prompt window, type this command and press Enter.

   bcdedit /set TESTSIGNING OFF

   bcdedit /set TESTSIGNING OFF

   

3. Restart the system and Test mode message will disappear.
   

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Disable Test mode in Windows 8/10

1. On Windows desktop, right-click Windows icon at bottom left and select Command Prompt (Admin).
   
2. On Command prompt window, type this command and press Enter.

   bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF

   bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF

   

3. Restart the system and Test mode message will disappear.
   

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