Windows 10: How do I PERMANENTLY disable News and Interests from the task bar?

I know where to go to disable News and Interests, but it doesn't remain disabled. I have to do it several times a day. I'd be happy to uninstall it, too, if that's an option.

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Get Rid of News and Interests

How can I permanently disable or remove News and Interests from my taskbar? Going to Windows Settings has not helped, as the News and Interests button will simply reappear, about 10 minutes later. Likewise, opening Local Group Policy Editor yields the same result. I will list the steps to both methods I have tried, but both of them temporarily remove News and Interests from the taskbar. Somehow this button will automatically pop-up again. I would appreciate clear directions on how to completely, permanently remove this feature. Thank you.

Method 1: Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > "Show news and interests on the taskbar" --- switch to Off

Method 2: Run (Windows/Start Key + R) > type "gpedit.msc" > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > News and interests > "Enable news and interests on the taskbar" --- double-click > Disable

EDIT: Solved the problem. Please see my post below, or consult Nielpzz's post if what I describe somehow doesn't work - but it absolutely should work.

 

How to disable the big mode of Windows News and Interests

Hi, Mathew.

I'm Jen. I'm an independent advisor and would happily help you figure this out.

I understand you're still having trouble disabling Windows 10 News and Interests. Aside from disabling it from the taskbar, I suggest following the steps in the link I shared below for additional steps.

https://www.prajwaldesai.com/disable-news-and-i...

I hope this helps. Feel free to share how it went.

Kind regards.



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Cannot modify Task Bar settings

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

• Right click on the Task Bar.
• Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

Hope this helps.