How to Uninstall and Reinstall Widgets in Windows 11

Widgets are small tools that show weather, news, and stocks. Sometimes they stop working, show blank screens, or use too many system resources. Removing them can help speed up your PC and clear up clutter.

Why do this? If your Widgets are acting buggy or won’t open, removing and adding them back is a great way to fix the problem.

What happens when done? Your Widgets board will be fresh and clean, which usually fixes any display or loading errors you were having.

Method 1: Hiding 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 2: Uninstalling via PowerShell (Admin Required)

To completely remove the feature, use the Windows Web Experience Pack removal command. Requires admin privileges.

1. Open the Windows Terminal as an administrator.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
   winget uninstall "windows web experience pack"
3. Restart your computer.

Method 3: Registry and Group Policy (Advanced)

For Windows 11 Pro users, you can disable Widgets via Group Policy. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Widgets. Set Allow widgets to Disabled. For Registry changes, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced and set the TaskbarDa value to 0.

Reinstalling Widgets

If you decide you want them back, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Windows Web Experience Pack page.

2. 

3. Click Get to open the Microsoft Store and install it.
4. Restart your computer.

Summary

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Widgets feature in Windows 11 is a simple way to fix technical glitches. By using the Windows Terminal to remove the Windows Web Experience Pack and then downloading it again from the Microsoft Store, you can resolve most common display or performance issues. Whether you choose to hide them via settings or remove them entirely via PowerShell, these steps help you maintain a cleaner, faster Windows 11 environment. Always remember to restart your computer to finish the process.