How to Uninstall the Windows 10 Icon from Your Desktop
If you have recently upgraded to Windows 10 and would like to remove the Windows 10 icon from your desktop, you can do so by following the steps outlined below.
1. Right-click on the Windows 10 icon on your desktop.
2. Select “Uninstall” from the menu that appears.
3. A confirmation window will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the uninstallation.
4. The Windows 10 icon will be removed from your desktop.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with the uninstallation process, please contact Microsoft Support for assistance.
How to Remove the Windows 10 Icon from Your Taskbar
Removing the Windows 10 icon from your taskbar is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps.
First, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar Settings” from the menu. This will open the Taskbar Settings window.
Next, scroll down to the “Notification Area” section and click on the “Select which icons appear on the taskbar” link. This will open the “Select which icons appear on the taskbar” window.
In this window, you will see a list of all the icons that are currently displayed on your taskbar. Uncheck the box next to the Windows 10 icon to remove it from the taskbar.
Finally, click the “Apply” button to save your changes. The Windows 10 icon will now be removed from your taskbar.
What to Do If the Windows 10 Icon Is Still Showing Up After Uninstalling
If the Windows 10 icon is still showing up after uninstalling, there are a few steps that can be taken to resolve the issue.
First, check to make sure that the Windows 10 installation has been completely removed. To do this, open the Control Panel and select “Uninstall a Program”. If Windows 10 is still listed, select it and click “Uninstall”.
If the Windows 10 installation has been completely removed, the next step is to check the registry. To do this, open the Run dialog box (Windows + R) and type “regedit”. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstall. Look for any entries that reference Windows 10 and delete them.
Finally, if the icon is still showing up, it may be necessary to manually delete the icon from the desktop. To do this, right-click on the icon and select “Delete”.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.
How to Disable the Windows 10 Icon from Appearing in Your System Tray
If you are looking to disable the Windows 10 icon from appearing in your system tray, there are a few steps you can take to do so.
First, open the Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I. Then, select the “Personalization” option.
Next, select the “Taskbar” option from the left-hand menu. Under the “Notification Area” section, click the “Select which icons appear on the taskbar” link.
From here, you will be able to toggle off the Windows 10 icon from appearing in your system tray. Once you have done this, the icon will no longer appear in your system tray.
If you ever need to re-enable the Windows 10 icon, you can simply follow the same steps and toggle the icon back on.
Q&A
From My Desktop
1. How do I remove the Windows 10 icon from my desktop?
Right-click on the Windows 10 icon and select “Unpin from Start” or “Unpin from taskbar”. This will remove the icon from your desktop.
2. How do I prevent the Windows 10 icon from appearing on my desktop?
You can prevent the Windows 10 icon from appearing on your desktop by disabling the “Show app icons on the desktop” setting in the Personalization section of the Settings app.
3. How do I remove the Windows 10 icon from the taskbar?
Right-click on the Windows 10 icon and select “Unpin from taskbar”. This will remove the icon from the taskbar.
4. How do I remove the Windows 10 icon from the Start menu?
Right-click on the Windows 10 icon and select “Unpin from Start”. This will remove the icon from the Start menu.
