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Disable Taskbar Thumbnail Previews on Windows 11 [How to]
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Updated onDecember 19, 2023
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Taskbar thumbnails can be useful but many users want to disable Taskbar thumbnail preview on Windows 11 since they find it distracting.
While this feature looks great, thumbnails can take a lot of space, especially if you’re multitasking, so we’re going to show you a few ways to remove them.
How do I get rid of the previews in Taskbar in Windows 11?
1. By using the Settings app
Ensure you check all your thumbnails are enabled, including those from File Explorer. Sometimes,thumbnail previews in File Explorer may not show updue to incorrect configurations.
2. By using the Group Policy Editor
This solution won’t work in the Home Edition of Windows since Group Policy Editor isn’t available. However, there are ways toenable gpedit in Windows 11.
3. By using the Registry Editor
You can also try this registry adjustment:
If theTaskbar thumbnail preview disappears too quickly, you may have to change the hover time delay.
How do I make the Taskbar show a list instead of thumbnails?
These are just a few potential methods that you can use to disable the Taskbar thumbnail preview on Windows 11. In most cases, you just need to disable a few settings or modify the registry.
If you’re a huge fan of taskbar previews, but yourthumbnail previews are not showing, you can check out our helpful guide for quick fixes.
Keep in mind that issues with Taskbar can occur, and many reported thatTaskbar isn’t centeredand in some rare casesTaskbar is not workingat all. Luckily, we covered those issues in separate guides.
For any additional thoughts on this topic, let us know in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
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Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
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