How to Remove “Learn About This Picture” Icon in Windows 11

Microsoft has rolled out the stable build ofWindows 11 24H2to general consumers after many months of testing. While it brings many newAI features to Windows 11, in typical Microsoft fashion, the 2024 update also adds mildly annoying stuff to the OS. The “Learn About This Picture” icon is back on the Windows 11 desktop and users can’t remove it easily.

You can’t delete the “Learn About This Picture” icon from the desktop nor there is a setting to toggle it off. It’s part of Windows Spotlight that sets new wallpapers on your desktop and lets you know more about the current wallpaper. Inevitably, the Registry Editor comes to the rescue. Here is a short guide on how to remove the wallpaper icon from the Windows 11 desktop.

Apart from that, you can also set a different wallpaper from your own collection to quickly hide it. And if you are looking for thebest Windows 11 themesto customize your PC, you can check out our curated list. Finally, if you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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