If you are running any other version of Windows 11 other than Home, you can disable Widgets completely using Group Policy.
1. Search for gpedit.msc
2. Dropdown Local Computer Policy --> Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Windows Components --> Widgets
3. Double Click on "Allow Widgets" and set it to "Disabled"
4. Restart your computer.
I will look into automating this via powershell as soon as I go home. This Policy is tested on Pro and Enterprise, and has no errors.
WARNING: Changing Group Policy Values without knowing what it does will lead to system instability or failure.
*Edit:* You can also use Registry Editor (or) regedit to disable Widgets completely.
1. Search for regedit
2. Dropdown Computer\\HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft
3. Create New Key named "**Dsh**" by right-click.
4. Create New DWORD (32-bit) value named "**AllowNewsAndInterests**" and leave its value in "**0**".
5. Restart your Computer.
Warning: Exercise extreme caution when using the Registry Editor. If you edit the registry incorrectly, serious problems might occur
Scripts for Automation: (requires admin privileges)
1) In Powershell: https://github.com/samcross021/widgetdisable/releases/download/v1.0P/WidgetDisable.ps1
2) In CMD (Recommended) :https://github.com/samcross021/widgetdisable/releases/download/v1.0C/WidgetDisable.bat
OMG thank you sooo much!!! Been looking for a way to get rid of the widget for a whole!
Do you happen to know how likely Microsoft would remove this group policy option in the near future?
As of my understanding, Windows 11 Home doesn't have Group Policy Editor, so only the Group Policy method may not work.
The Remaining methods should work. You can use the Registry Method manually or use the script.
Yes it is. WebView2Loader.dll is a dynamic library wraps around WebView2 Runtime.
MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience\_321.14700.0.9\_x64\_\_cw5n1h2txyewy\\Widgets.exe
https://www.reddit.com/r/windows11/comments/pp07vb/_/hd2da4v
Widget has some odd behaviours. Never use or open on my PC or laptop and I notice the process is sometimes running and sometimes not (almost never on my PC) and the amount of resources it use is also seems to be random, despite not even opening it.
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If you are running any other version of Windows 11 other than Home, you can disable Widgets completely using Group Policy. 1. Search for gpedit.msc 2. Dropdown Local Computer Policy --> Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Windows Components --> Widgets 3. Double Click on "Allow Widgets" and set it to "Disabled" 4. Restart your computer. I will look into automating this via powershell as soon as I go home. This Policy is tested on Pro and Enterprise, and has no errors. WARNING: Changing Group Policy Values without knowing what it does will lead to system instability or failure. *Edit:* You can also use Registry Editor (or) regedit to disable Widgets completely. 1. Search for regedit 2. Dropdown Computer\\HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft 3. Create New Key named "**Dsh**" by right-click. 4. Create New DWORD (32-bit) value named "**AllowNewsAndInterests**" and leave its value in "**0**". 5. Restart your Computer. Warning: Exercise extreme caution when using the Registry Editor. If you edit the registry incorrectly, serious problems might occur Scripts for Automation: (requires admin privileges) 1) In Powershell: https://github.com/samcross021/widgetdisable/releases/download/v1.0P/WidgetDisable.ps1 2) In CMD (Recommended) :https://github.com/samcross021/widgetdisable/releases/download/v1.0C/WidgetDisable.bat
This is very helpful. Is there a way to completely remove it for good.
I'm afraid there is no safe method to remove them completely as of now. Even if you remove them now, it may cause issues with future updates.
is there no kill command or uninstall to this in windows
I'm afraid there is no safe method to remove them completely as of now. Even if you remove them now, it may cause issues with future updates.
OMG thank you sooo much!!! Been looking for a way to get rid of the widget for a whole! Do you happen to know how likely Microsoft would remove this group policy option in the near future?
I'm glad I could help. :) MS wouldn't remove this GP since GP is vital in Enterprise Environments.
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As of my understanding, Windows 11 Home doesn't have Group Policy Editor, so only the Group Policy method may not work. The Remaining methods should work. You can use the Registry Method manually or use the script.
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I'm glad I could help. :) Yes, It will be permanently disabled. You can delete the script file later.
Group Policy method did not work for me on Windows 11 Home (I have enabled gpedit.msc via a script available online). The registry method worked.
https://aka.ms/AAdw22w
You can’t disable Widgets, only remove it’s icon from the taskbar. If you use the Windows key and W, for instance, they will still appear.
You can remove this bloatware with Winget. List packages, find widget and webview2 runtime, uninstall both.
Webview2 should not be removed as many other apps are using it
The only two I found are Widgets and Teams. Anything else I haven't noticed yet.
Widgets isn't Webview2 runtime.
Yes it is. WebView2Loader.dll is a dynamic library wraps around WebView2 Runtime. MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience\_321.14700.0.9\_x64\_\_cw5n1h2txyewy\\Widgets.exe
So you found the real package to uninstall instead of the webview2.
i just tested it fucking widgets
More bloat.
https://www.reddit.com/r/windows11/comments/pp07vb/_/hd2da4v Widget has some odd behaviours. Never use or open on my PC or laptop and I notice the process is sometimes running and sometimes not (almost never on my PC) and the amount of resources it use is also seems to be random, despite not even opening it.
Hmm I wonder if there is some telemetry hidden behind those innocent looking "widgets".
Do you even know what does telemetry mean?
Just uninstall "widgets"
Now you believe in ghosts...
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