How Do I Turn off Windows 10 Sidebar?
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How do I get rid of Windows Sidebar?

To disable the sidebar, right click on the sidebar or sidebar icon, and choose properties:

  1. Uncheck the “Start Sidebar when Windows starts” checkbox:
  2. Then right-click on the icon, and choose Exit to close the sidebar:
  3. Advertisement. Your sidebar should now be gone, and won’t start back up with Windows anymore.

How do I change the sidebar in Windows 10?

Move the Taskbar

  1. Right-click an empty space on the taskbar, and then click to uncheck Lock the taskbar. The taskbar must be unlocked in order to move it.
  2. Click and drag the taskbar to the top, bottom, or side of your screen.
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