You only need to hover over the icon for it to appear, and it can conflict with your workflow, especially if you move the Start button to the left corner. The good news is you can remove the weather widget on Windows 11. Here’s how.
How to Remove the Weather Widget From the Taskbar on Windows 11
One of the easiest ways to get rid of the weather widget is by disabling it in Settings. To disable the weather widget via Settings, use these steps: The weather widget will disappear from the taskbar when you toggle the switch off. If you want to reenable it, go back to Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and toggle the Widgets switch back on. Note: You can turn other taskbar buttons on or off in this area of the Settings menu. For example, you can remove the Teams chat icon.
How to Remove the Weather Widget on Windows 11 via Group Policy
You can disable the weather widget if you’re running Windows 11 Pro or above by using Group Policy. To remove the weather widget via Group Policy:
How to Modify the Registry to Disable the Windows 11 Weather Widget
Windows 11 Home doesn’t include Group Policy, but if you don’t want to use Settings to disable the weather widget, you can edit the Registry instead. To disable the Windows 11 weather widget using the Registry, use these steps:
Modifying the Windows 11 Taskbar
Microsoft has a habit of adding items to the taskbar that some users may not appreciate—like the weather widget. Luckily, you can use one of the methods above to remove it. You might also be interested in showing all taskbar corner overflow icons or making more space on the taskbar. The taskbar on Windows 11 is a new experience and if you’re new to Windows 11, check out some easy ways you can customize the taskbar. Also, if you have limited screen real estate, you can autohide the taskbar. Comment Name * Email *
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