How to Remove Widgets from Windows 11

Clean up your Windows 11 taskbar by removing the Widgets button. Follow these steps to disable the feature or hide the icon from your interface.

  1. Open Windows Settings. Click the Start button on your taskbar and select the Settings icon, which resembles a gear. Alternatively, press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to launch the Settings application immediately.
  2. Access Personalization Settings. In the left-hand navigation pane of the Settings window, click on Personalization. This menu contains the configuration options for your desktop environment, including the taskbar behavior.
  3. Locate Taskbar Settings. Scroll down the right-hand panel until you find the Taskbar entry. Click on Taskbar to expand the customization options for your taskbar items and behavior.
  4. Disable the Widgets Button. Find the Widgets option under the Taskbar items section. Click the toggle switch next to Widgets to change its status from On to Off. The icon will disappear from your taskbar instantly.

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