Solved Getting rid off Windows Widgets


AntonisCy

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Hello guys.

I am not interested in using Windows Widgets so i have turned it off from appearing on the taskbar.

I thought this disabled Windows Widgets but then i went to Task Manager and "Windows Widgets" is the first on the list of resources that is using the most Memory on my system.

I have searched settings and there is no other mention of "Windows Widgets" in the Windows system other than turning off the icon on the new taskbar.

Is there anyway i can disable this feature so it is not eating away at my memory?

Thanks
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Version 21H2 OS Build 22000.194

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    Lenovo ideaCentre 510-15ICB (90HU00BHCY)
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    Intel i3-8100 CPU @ 3.60GHz
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    Intel B360
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.3296 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon
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    Lenovo A485
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    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
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    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
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    Asus PRIME Z270-A
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    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
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    AC WiFi Card
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Thanks. Greyed out the Widget option and removed it from the Task Manager.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ideaCentre 510-15ICB (90HU00BHCY)
    CPU
    Intel i3-8100 CPU @ 3.60GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel B360
    Memory
    2 x 8GB 2666MHz TEAM GROUP TED48G2666C1901 (16GB Total)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC233 codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" SAMSUNG LF24T450FQRXEN
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @ 75Hz
    Hard Drives
    1x SSD GIGABYTE AORUS RGB 256GB M.2 2280 NVME PCI-EXPRESS 3.0 X4
    1x 1TB HDD 7200rpm 3.5"
    PSU
    LENOVO 100-240Vac SFF 180W PSU POWER SUPPLY 00PC745
    Case
    Factory
    Cooling
    Factory
    Keyboard
    A4Tech KL-5
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    100 Mb/s Fiber
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    2.1 Logitech X-210 Speakers
Awesome! Happy you got it sorted out.

I have no use for this widgets thing either so killed it day one. 😂
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.3296 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    65W
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.3296(Release Preview Channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Cromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card

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