Windows 10: How to disable Widgets in Windows 11 using Registry or Group Policy Editor

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With the introduction of Windows 11, a lot of new features have come in Windows OS. We get Snap layouts, redesigned taskbar, Start menu, and many other new features in Windows 11. One of such features is the Widgets menu. While some users find it useful, others don’t use it and simply want to disable […]

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Windows Defender Group Policy Disabeled

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

As you have stated you want to disable the group policy so that you can run windows defender on the computer.

I would like to suggest few troubleshooting steps:

Method 1: Disable group policy from gpedit.msc

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  Press Windows key + R.
  
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  Type gpedit.msc and click Ok.(it will open Local Group policy editor)
  
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  Go to Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Defender.
  
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  In the right pane of
  Windows Defender in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the
  Turn off Windows Defender policy to edit it.
  
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  Select (dot) Not Configured or
  Disabled, click/tap on OK,
  
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  When finished, you can close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.
  

If the issue still persist you can follow method 2.

Method 2: Disable group policy from registry.

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow
these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

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  Press Window Key +R.
  
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  Type regedit and click. (it will open registry)
  
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  Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
  
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  Right Click on Window Defender to create a new Dword.
  
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  Click on New and Select Dword.
  
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  Type DisableAntiSpyware.
  
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  Right click on DisableAntiSpyware and click on modify.
  
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  Set the value to 0 instead of 1.
  

Hope this information is helpful. If the issue still persists, you can write back to us and we will be glad to assist you further.

 

group policy editor

Hi Tony,

Group Policy Editor in Windows is a tool to help you manage policy settings. Here's how you can access the Local Group Policy Editor:

• Press Win+R to open Run.
• Type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.

Let us know how else we can help.

 

After windows 10 latest update, unable to disable lock screen through group policy editor.

Hi Mehrad,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing while disabling the Lock Screen. I will certainly help you.

I appreciate your efforts in troubleshooting the issue.

Please mention the steps how exactly you have troubleshoot the issue using Group Policy Editor.

I suggest you to please follow the below mention steps in order to fix the issue:

• Press Windows logo + R keys to open the
  Run Command, and type gpedit.msc to open the
  Local Group Policy Editor.
• In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, go to
  Computer Configuration>Administrative Tools>Control Panel>Personalization.
• Now, click on the Action on the ribbon, and select
  Filter Options.
• Check on Enable Requirements Filters, and check
  Windows 10 Operating System, and click Ok.
• Click on the Do not display the lock screen policy to edit it.
• Select Disable, and click on Ok.
• Restart the system, and check if it helps.

Please reach back to us, if you still face difficulty in disabling the Lock Screen. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.