Remove icons from windows 11 control panel

polislinus

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• Nov 14, 2024

• #1

Hi, in my windows 11 control panel I have an icon called CPApplet.exe, how do I remove it, even via regedit. Thanks in advance.

 

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Berton

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• Nov 14, 2024

• #2

The file name is a bit different but maybe something here will help:

CPApplet.exe at DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo. Privacy, Simplified.

duckduckgo.com

 

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  Dell Vostro 3400

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  Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz

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glasskuter

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• Nov 14, 2024

• #3

Good find @Berton. Nice signature, too.

 

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Edwin

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• Nov 14, 2024

• #4

OPTION TWO...

Hide Specified Control Panel Items in Windows

How to Hide Specified Control Panel Items in Windows

www.tenforums.com

 

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