Microsoft is rolling out an update for Windows 10 in which a new shortcut to launch a Skype meeting is integrated into the taskbar. Here’s how to turn it off.
A few months ago, Microsoft launched Meet Now, a new Skype-based, no-sign-up video calling service. To publicize this service, and simplify its access to as many people as possible, the Redmond firm has decided to integrate in one of its latest system updates, a shortcut allowing you to launch a Meet Now video call on the fly.
This icon, referenced under the mention Start a meeting, comes to take place next to the many other icons present in the taskbar, with the difference that it is not the hidden icons drawer, but indeed next to the fixed icons that are access to Wi -Fi or Sound setting.
If you’re not going to use it, here’s how to get rid of it as quickly as possible.
1. Open Settings
Click on the Start menu, go to Windows Settings and enter the section dedicated to System Customization.
2. Change the configuration of the taskbar
Once in the System Personalization settings, enter the Taskbar menu, scroll through the options, then enter the Activate or deactivate the system icons menu present under the heading Notification area.
In the window that appears, uncheck the Start a meeting option. This will remove the Meet Now icon from the taskbar for good.
As this change is perfectly reversible, you can reactivate the functionality when the time comes if you plan to use Meet Now from your machine one day.