How to remove Microsoft Teams (or any app) from the taskbar for Windows 11
The Microsoft Teams icon remains on your taskbar even if you stop the app from launching on startup. Follow the steps below to remove Teams from the taskbar.
Note that you can use this method to stop any app from starting at launch.
1. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar and click on Taskbar settings.
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2. In the taskbar items window, toggle off Chat.
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