Policy

Remove Quick Settings

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.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryStart Menu and Taskbar
Policy ID8a99ef8fa6c4
Internal nameDisableControlCenter

Registry

Copy registry mappings

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\DisableControlCenter (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\DisableControlCenter (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

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.

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