Learn how to disable, hide or remove Windows 11 Quick Settings. You can turn off Quick Settings using Group Policy and Registry.

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To remove a folder you don’t need—and everything is removable including the Desktop link—right-click it and choose Remove; or in Windows 10, select Unpin from Quick access.