Windows 10: How to disable the big mode of Windows News and Interests

I quite like windows news and interests for the current weather. HOWEVER, it has now started to fill my entire screen every single time i press the windows key and I have found no way to actually stop it from opening. Disabling it does nothing, it still opens every time I press the windows key.

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Hide News and Interests in Windows 10

With the next release of Windows 10, Microsoft is testing News and Interests on the taskbar. With News and Interests, you get a quick glance of dynamic content throughout the day. This article discusses how to show or Hide News and Interests in the taskbar. As News and Interests is just a taskbar feature, you can either hide it or configure it to show the icon only.





Disable News and Interests on Windows 10

To enable or Disable News and Interests in the taskbar, see the steps below:

1. Right-click the Taskbar on the desktop.
   
2. Click News and Interests.
   
3. Select Turn off from the list of options.
   
4. If you want an icon only related to weather, select show Icon only.
   

These steps can help you disable News and Interests on the taskbar.

 

News and interests shows notifications even though notifications are disabled

Do any of the steps in my first post get rid of New & Interests widget? There are more here if needed:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/disable-the-ne...

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-tur...

https://www.lifewire.com/disable-news-and-inter...

https://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/689049...



Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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How to disable news and interest in Windows 11 widget

Hi Haylie. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Here's how to disable News and Interest widget in WIndows 11:

https://www.lifewire.com/disable-news-and-inter...

A good guide to the Widgets in Windows 11:

https://www.howtogeek.com/739989/how-windows-11...

The inside story In the developer's own words:



I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

______________________________________________

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.