How to hide Network and Sound icons on Windows 11?

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• Dec 13, 2023

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I've just about got Windows 11 looking like I want without having to use Explorer Patch. My only question is how do I hide the Network and Sound icons up to the hidden icon box (or just remove them altogether)? I have checked the Notification page and they are not included as an option.

Thanks, Bill

 

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You can open the run box and type the following to open the classic notification icon settings window:

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shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9}

 

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If this is a permanent change, please tell my how to later back it out if needed. 73, Bill AA4M

 

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Permanent? That run command just opens the classic window to hide/show system tray icons. It does not change anything itself.

 

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dacrone said:

You can open the run box and type the following to open the classic notification icon settings window:

Code:

shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9}

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Hey there. Did you test this before posting it?

It's not useful at all... The options are greyed out and none of the available "settings" that you can change in that window do actually work, not even after a restart. It feels more like a dummy/unsupported menu that was left behind and not removed, but it doesn't actually work.



The struggle to remove the Network/Audio combo icons still remains...

 

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Of course I tested it on my machine… nearly 2 months ago when I posted it. And on my machine the options are not greyed out. Don’t know what to tell you.

 

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dacrone said:

Of course I tested it on my machine… nearly 2 months ago when I posted it. And on my machine the options are not greyed out. Don’t know what to tell you.

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Doesn't work for me. What's your exact build number?

 

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