Windows 10: How do I get rid of a new Microsoft box that has just started appearing on my Windows 11...

This morning when I opened my Windows 11 Pro laptop, this box 1st screenshot was present and apparently not doing anything except covering part of my desktop. I can't move it or minimize it. It stays in the background for open folders, apps, etc but will not covers some of my desktop icons and background as you can see. Another thing I noticed was that Microsoft apparently took over my Start Page of my browser I had a Google news page and inserted its own Microsoft Start Page as seen in the second screenshot. I have tried the Task Bar but find nothing obvious to turn off. I have also re

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windows 11 box open in the back ground - how to get rid of.

upgraded to windows 11 and Box appears that wont go away

how to get rid of it

 

Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

Materials:

• Big cardboard box

• a razor

• white material 3 yards

• cone lights

• stapler

• medical tape

• pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box

• white paint any cheap finger paint would work

the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
I will post pictures and step by step as i do it

 

No Search box on new build in Windows 10

Hi Paul,

There were some who have been reporting that Cortana/Search box is missing on their Taskbar. To assist you with the concern, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how Cortana will appear on your Taskbar.

• Right click the Taskbar.
• Choose Properties.
• When Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window opens, uncheck the "Use small taskbar buttons."
• Click Apply and OK.

Let us know if it answered your concern.

Thank you.