Windows 10: how to remove the magnifier completely in Windows 11

No matter what I do it keeps coming back on when I use my xbox gaming controller. I want it disabled permanently so that no key shortcut whatsoever can turn it back on! None of the posted options work.

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windows 10 i wish to remove magnifier

Hello,

We understand that you would like to remove Magnifier from your system running Windows 10. We will certainly assists you.

We would like to inform you that you cannot remove Magnifier from your system as it is a part of Windows 10.

Which box are you referring to when you say "if i leave box unticked it says have to chose an option"?

To turn off the Magnifier, follow the below steps:

• You can press windows key + ESC on you key board to turn off temporarily.
• You can also turn off by going into settings>Ease of access> magnifier> In the right pane Turn off the magnifier.

Hope this helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thank You.

 

magnifier on Windows 10

Hi David,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to turn off the magnifier and check if it helps.

• Go to “settings” and click on “ease of access”.
• Then under the “magnifier” option “turn off” it.

Or also you can press the keys “Windows+Esc” and the magnifier will be closed.

For more information regarding magnifier refer to the below article and check if it helps.

Use Magnifier to make things on the screen easier to see - Microsoft Support

Note: Also applies to Windows 10.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

manage magnifier shortcut

Hey RXaverius,

I suggest you to follow the below steps to turn off the magnifier and check if it helps.

• Go to “settings” and click on “ease of access”.
• Then under the “magnifier” option “turn off” it.

Or also you can press the keys “Windows+Esc” and the magnifier will be closed.

For more information regarding magnifier refer to the below article and check if it helps.

Use Magnifier to make things on the screen easier to see - Microsoft Support

Note: Also applies to Windows 10.

Hope this information is helpful.