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.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryStart Menu and Taskbar
Policy ID
8a99ef8fa6c4Internal name
DisableControlCenterRegistry
Copy registry mappings
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\DisableControlCenter (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\DisableControlCenter (disabled) = 0Policy 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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