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  1. /U/XEIGHTYHD
    /u/xEightyHD Win User

    Is this ever going to get fixed? Or how does one go about disabling the news and interests...

    /u/xEightyHD, Oct 10, 2022
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  2. GREG CARMACK - VETERAN MVP - VOLUNTEER MODERATOR
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP - Volunteer Moderator Win User

    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.

    ______________________________________________

    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.
     
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP - Volunteer Moderator, Oct 10, 2022
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  3. SUMIT (VOLUNTEER MODERATOR)
    Sumit (Volunteer Moderator) Win User
    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.


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    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.


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    These steps can help you disable News and Interests on the taskbar.
     
    Sumit (Volunteer Moderator), Oct 10, 2022
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  4. GREG CARMACK - VETERAN MVP - VOLUNTEER MODERATOR
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP - Volunteer Moderator Win User

    Is this ever going to get fixed? Or how does one go about disabling the news and interests...

    News and interests shows notifications even though notifications are disabled

    Hi James. II'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    You can try to modify News & Interests widget:

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

    You can also turn it off and even remove it:

    https://www.askvg.com/tip-completely-disable-an...

    https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/how-to-turn-off-n...

    https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/689049/h...



    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.

    ______________________________________________

    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.
     
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP - Volunteer Moderator, Oct 10, 2022
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