Remove Quick Settings

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10

Registry

HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

Value name: DisableControlCenter

Enabled: DisableControlCenter = 1

Disabled: DisableControlCenter = 0

Description

This policy setting removes Quick Settings from the bottom right area on the taskbar. The quick settings area is located at the left of the clock in the taskbar and includes icons for current network and volume. If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings is not displayed in the quick settings area. A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect.