Remove Quick Settings

Supported OS tags: Windows10, Windows10RT, Windows11, WindowsServer2016

This policy setting removes Quick Settings from the bottom right area on the taskbar. The quick settings area is located at the left of the clock in the taskbar and includes icons for current network and volume. If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings is not displayed in the quick settings area. A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect.

This policy has no additional user input fields.

• User
  Add "Run in Separate Memory Space" check box to Run dialog box

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Add Logoff to the Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
• User
  Add Search Internet link to Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
• User
  Add the Run command to the Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
• User
  Change Start Menu power button

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
• User
  Clear history of recently opened documents on exit

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Clear the recent programs list for new users

  Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 10
• User
  Clear tile notifications during log on

  At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
• Computer
  Configure Start Pins

  At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
• User
  Configure Start Pins

  At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
• User
  Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior

  At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox
• Computer
  Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior

  At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox