How to Uninstall and Reinstall Widgets in Windows 11
Uninstalling and reinstalling Widgets in Windows 11 fixes a frozen board, missing news, or a slow PC by replacing broken app files. Widgets are small info panels that pop up on your screen to show weather, sports, and news feeds.
You can fix most glitches by reinstalling the Windows Web Experience Pack, the core system app that runs the feature. This process clears out corrupted data and gets your board working right again in just a few steps.
Uninstall and reinstall the Windows Web Experience Pack via PowerShell. Open Windows Terminal as administrator, run winget uninstall “windows web experience pack”, then restart. Reinstall by getting the pack from the Microsoft Store.
Method 1Hiding Widgets (Non-Destructive)
If you just want them off your taskbar without deleting anything, you can hide them. Right-click an empty space on your Taskbar, select Taskbar settings, and toggle the Widgets switch to Off.
Method 2Uninstalling via PowerShell (Admin Required)
Requires admin privileges.
- Open the Windows Terminal as an administrator.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
winget uninstall "windows web experience pack" - Restart your computer.
Method 3Registry and Group Policy (Advanced)
Reinstalling Widgets
If you decide you want them back, follow these steps:
- Visit the Windows Web Experience Pack page.
Microsoft Store page for downloading the Windows Web Experience Pack - Click Get to open the Microsoft Store and install it .
- Restart your computer.
Summary
If your Widgets in Windows 11 aren’t working right, uninstalling and reinstalling them can often fix display or performance problems.
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