How to Remove Sticky Notes Preview on Windows 11

Microsoft has been releasing an update to Insiders since February 16, 2024, which unified the Sticky Notes and OneNote app of Microsoft 365. Among the features and redesigns that this release has brought forth is the capability to pin notes to the top of other apps. This mainly aimed at synchronizing user notes across devices.

This update was officially released to the public by Microsoft on September 10, 2024. From the good reviews in the beginning, users very quickly ran into app launch failures and a sluggish UI that made note creation and editing a real pain.

But where new Sticky Notes application is feature-rich, it's also more convoluted to use than the old Sticky Notes application. You will not be able to use new Sticky Notes on your PC itself sans Microsoft OneNote through which you can create, edit, and access your notes.

A new app called "Sticky Notes (Preview)" began appearing on users' desktops alongside the older Sticky Notes app.

Many other enhancements have been done with the recent versions of Sticky Notes. Among them, the capability for it to automatically link the source of a screenshot. If you screenshot Appuals.com and then use Sticky Notes to link it to the website, you can easily jump into other parts of the site just by clicking on the image.

Detachable Notes (Snapshot) Delay Problems

Some users have complained of a laggy experience, which is particularly irritating when scrolling through notes.

How to Turn Off Windows 11's Sticky Notes Preview

You can uninstall the newer "Sticky Notes (Preview)" application if you'd prefer to stick with the old Sticky Notes. If you do, your configuration will revert to an older version.

1. Open the Settings app.

Using the built-in Settings app, you can uninstall Sticky Notes (Preview):

You can open the Settings using Windows + I.

On the left side you should see Apps.

In the right-hand window, click the Installed apps.

Sticky Notes (Preview) will be one of the apps that come up as installed.

Click on the three dots on the right of it to uninstall it.

Follow on-screen prompts to install.

2. PowerShell

Uninstall Sticky Notes (Preview) via PowerShell if the above method from Settings didn't work:

Find PowerShell using Windows + S and then search:

Select "Run as Administrator" from the search results to open PowerShell as an administrator.

In PowerShell, copy the following command below, and press Enter to run it: get the appx package Remove-AppxPackage | MicrosoftStickyNotes

The app will now be uninstalled.

These methods will help you remove the Sticky Notes preview from the Windows 11 taskbar and customize your desktop to your liking.