How to Remove Microsoft Store Icon from Windows 11 Taskbar

Do you want a cleaner look for your Windows 11 desktop? The Microsoft Store icon is taskbar-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="11111">pinned to your taskbar by default. This guide shows you how to remove it easily.

Why remove the icon?

You might not use the Microsoft Store often. Removing the icon gives you more space for the apps you actually use. It helps keep your computer screen tidy.

What happens when done?

Once you follow these steps, the icon will disappear from your taskbar. You can still open the Microsoft Store at any time by searching for it in the Start menu. Nothing else on your computer will change.

Other default icons are harder to remove and might require the Windows Settings app to hide these icons. However, the Microsoft Store is simple to manage.

Method 1: Unpinning from the Taskbar

You do not need admin privileges for this method.

1. Find the Microsoft Store icon on your taskbar.
2. Right-click the icon.
3. Select Unpin from taskbar.

Method 2: Unpinning from the Start Menu

You do not need admin privileges for this method.

1. Click the Start button.
2. Find the Microsoft Store icon in your app list or pinned area.
3. Right-click the icon.
4. Select Unpin from taskbar or Unpin from Start.

Summary

The Microsoft Store icon is pinned to your taskbar by default. You can easily remove it by right-clicking the icon and choosing to unpin it. This simple change allows you to customize your taskbar and keep your desktop clean. If you ever need the app again, you can always find it through the Windows search bar.