In Windows 11, a new feature called Widgets Board has been introduced to provide users with personalized news, weather updates, calendar events, and other information at a glance. However, some users may find the Widgets Board distracting or unnecessary and may prefer to disable it. This article will guide you on how to disable the opening of Widgets Board on hover over in Windows 11, allowing you to customize your Windows experience according to your preferences.

Examples:

1. Using the Settings App:

   • Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
   • Click on "Personalization" and then select "Taskbar."
   • Scroll down to the "Widgets" section and toggle off the "Show widgets" option.

2. Using Registry Editor:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
   • Right-click on an empty space in the right pane and choose "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value."
   • Name the new value "EnableWin32TrayAppHoverFlyout" and set its value to 0 to disable the Widgets Board on hover over.