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I upgraded to windows 11, and there are the new widgets. But I don't like the news widget that comes by default and want to remove it. Is there any way to do that?

Edit:

The method suggested is not working: News not showing

Jandroid
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Widgets are in the Task Bar (Much different than Windows 10).

Right click on the Task Bar, and click on Settings.

Turn Widgets OFF

Widgets

The app is benign if turned off so no need to uninstall. The related App is Microsoft News and Features in Apps and Features (Start, Settings). Microsoft News and Features App can be uninstalled.

If you wish to Uninstall Microsoft News, you can do that in Apps. Start, Settings, Apps, Apps and Features and then scroll down to Microsoft News. Three vertical dots beside News, click on that and Uninstall.

Please use care as this may have a side effect on Widgets.

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You may also need to set Notifications and Focus Assist (depending on how you set up) if you are getting notifications you do not want.

I just have this stuff in the background in Windows 11 and do not see anything.

Remove News

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John
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    Hi, what I meant was I want to keep widgets. I want to delete news. I already did what you had suggested but I couldn’t find Microsoft News. – Jandroid Nov 14 '21 at 14:40
  • I added a section on removing News. Use care as this may have a side effect on Widgets. – John Nov 14 '21 at 14:50
  • Also, you may need to Repair Windows 11 if News is not in Apps and Features as I showed (two machines here with News in Apps and Features). – John Nov 15 '21 at 16:21
  • Use the Windows 11 Repair Install. Follow this guide ... https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2021/08/repair-install-windows-11-using-an-iso-file.html#.YZOadU7MJd8 ... It is similar to a Windows 10 Repair. – John Nov 16 '21 at 11:49
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    Are there any alternatives? – Jandroid Nov 17 '21 at 04:53
  • I do not know of an alternative. You can live with the situation until time permits a Repair. – John Nov 17 '21 at 11:55
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from PowerShell as administrator run:

winget uninstall "windows web experience pack"

You can install it again from:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-web-experience-pack/9mssgkg348sp

Krzysztof Gapski
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To remove the News widget from Windows 11:

  • Open Settings > Apps > Apps &features
  • Inside the field "App list", type microsoft news
  • Once it's displayed, click its three-point menu
  • Select "Uninstall"
  • Click again "Uninstall" for confirmation
  • Close Settings
  • Restart Windows.

A demonstration of this method can be found in the YouTube post
How To Uninstall and Remove Microsoft News Widget In Windows 11.

harrymc
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    I did that and the widget still shows Headlines – Christian May 17 '22 at 12:49
  • "Apps & Features" no longer shows here, and I am unable to find where they moved it. They really don't want you turning off their stupid news feed – Gort the Robot Mar 08 '23 at 16:01
  • @GorttheRobot: I see, they changed everything again. – harrymc Mar 08 '23 at 16:18
  • If only it was made easy to add things we want, and remove things we don't want (such as a service leeching resources and bandwidth to serve the news chosen for you), then, why, every Windows user would feel like a Super User! \o/ – Henrik Erlandsson Dec 28 '23 at 23:54
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There is also a reg key and a gpo

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-disable-widgets-in-windows-11-registry-group-policy

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    Welcome to Super User! Please quote the essential parts of the answer from the reference link(s), as the answer can become invalid if the linked page(s) change. – DavidPostill Nov 14 '21 at 17:49