Disable widgets using Group Policy Editor
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 9:54 am
Step 5: Winget tool will start removing the MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience_cw5n1h2txyewy package which is responsible for the widgets feature.
Step 6: Once the process is complete, the Widgets feature will be completely removed from your computer, including the taskbar and settings.
If you prefer to disable the Widgets feature without uninstalling it, you can use the Group Policy Editor. This method prevents Widgets from running, effectively stopping all related features. Here's how:
Step 1: Open the Start menu, type Edit Group Policy , and then poland telegram data select Control Panel Edit Group Policy to launch the Group Policy Editor. Or press Windows key+R, type , gpedit.msc and then press Enter.
Step 2: In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Widgets
Step 3: In the right pane, double-click the Allow Widgets policy setting .
Step 4: In the policy settings window, select the Disabled option , then click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Step 5: Restart your computer to apply the changes. The Widgets feature should now be disabled and removed from the taskbar.
Step 6: Once the process is complete, the Widgets feature will be completely removed from your computer, including the taskbar and settings.
If you prefer to disable the Widgets feature without uninstalling it, you can use the Group Policy Editor. This method prevents Widgets from running, effectively stopping all related features. Here's how:
Step 1: Open the Start menu, type Edit Group Policy , and then poland telegram data select Control Panel Edit Group Policy to launch the Group Policy Editor. Or press Windows key+R, type , gpedit.msc and then press Enter.
Step 2: In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Widgets
Step 3: In the right pane, double-click the Allow Widgets policy setting .
Step 4: In the policy settings window, select the Disabled option , then click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Step 5: Restart your computer to apply the changes. The Widgets feature should now be disabled and removed from the taskbar.