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Disable Windows 11 Widgets Permanently: 4 Ways to Do It
Disable Widgets by making few quick system changes
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Updated onAugust 22, 2024
updated onAugust 22, 2024
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Widgets are one new feature of Windows 11, but they aren’t very useful, which is why many want to know how to disable widgets on Windows 11.
The process is not too complicated, and in today’s guide, we will show you a couple of ways to do that.
How do I permanently disable Windows 11 widgets?
1. Use Group Policy Editor
2. Modify registry with Command Prompt or Powershell Command Line
3. Use a reg file
4. Remove Windows web experience pack
If asked for confirmation, just pressYand thenEnter.
How do I turn off widgets on hover in Windows 11?
Removing widgets in Windows is wasy, right? There’s no need to get frustrated when customizing your desktop as long as you follow our guides. Annoyingwidget notifications like money insights can also be disabled. And if the widgets follow you to your lock screen, you can alsodisable them.
Still, if you’re not completely happy about the new design, learn how tomake Windows 11 look like Windows 10.
Want to know how to make your desktop even cooler? You can make yourTaskbar transparentin a few simple steps.
If you have any questions or suggestions, use the comments section below and let us know your thoughts.
More about the topics:widgets,Windows 11 guides
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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