How to Enable/Disable Task View Timeline on Windows PC

Today, in this article we will show you how to Enable/Disable Task View Timeline on Windows PC. Power users will love the Task View feature in Windows 11/10. It lets you set up multiple virtual desktops so you can keep your work life and personal life separate. But not everyone uses Task View, and some people even find it annoying.

Some ways to get to the Task View involve keyboard shortcuts, which can change the view by accident and mess up the workflow. Task View in Windows can be turned off for good, but there are ways to do it. Timeline in Windows 11/10 shows you everything you’ve done in the past and makes sure it’s the same on all your devices.

It lets you use the timeline to go back to any point in your past activities and get back to the documents, websites, or apps you were working on. Microsoft has to keep track of what you do on your computer all the time so that Timeline can work. You can also go to the official Microsoft support site to know more information.

Ways to Enable/Disable Task View Timeline on Windows PC

Using Settings

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Privacy.
3. Click on Activity history.
4. Clear the Store my activity history on this device option.
5. Clear the Send my activity history to Microsoft option.
6. Under “Show activities from accounts,” turn on and off the toggle switch for all your accounts.
7. Jump to another settings page, and then come back to the “Activity history” page to refresh the page and make the option to delete your history available.
8. Under “Clear activity history,” click the Clear button.
9. Click the OK button to confirm.

Using Group Policy

1. Open Start.
2. Search regedit and click the top result to open the Registry.
3. Search for gpedit and click the top result to open the Group Policy Editor.
4. Browse the following path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\OS Policies 
5. On the right side, double-click the Enables Activity Feed policy.
6. Check the Disabled option.
7. Click the Apply button.
8. Click the OK button.
9. Double-click the Allow publishing of User Activities policy.
10. Check the Disabled option.
11. Click the Apply button.
12. Click the OK button.
13. Double-click the Allow upload of User Activities policy.
14. Check the Enable/Disabled option.
15. Click the Apply button.
16. Click the OK button.
17. Restart your computer.

Using Registry

1. Open Start.
2. Search regedit, and click the top result to open the Registry.
3. Browse the following path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and click on the Key option.
5. Name the key System and press Enter.
6. Right-click the System (folder) key, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
7. Name the key EnableActivityFeed and press Enter.
8. Double-click the newly created key and make sure its value is to 0.
9. Right-click the System (folder) key, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
10. Name the key PublishUserActivities and press Enter.
11. Double-click the newly created key and make sure its value is to 0.
12. Right-click the System (folder) key, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
13. Name the key UploadUserActivities and press Enter.
14. Double-click the newly created key and make sure its value is to 0.

FAQ

How do I enable the Task View button?

If there isn’t an icon for Task View on the taskbar, it may be hidden. Here are the steps you can use to show the Task View icon. Right-click anywhere on the taskbar and choose [Show Task View button].

How do I change my Timeline settings?

Scroll down and then tap Settings. Scroll down to Audience and Visibility and tap on Profile and Tagging. Tap Review posts you’re tagged in before the post shows up on your profile? Tap next to Posts You’re Mentioned In to turn on or off Timeline Review.

How do I turn off Task View buttons?

When Settings opens, go to the left side and click on Personalization. Then, on the right, scroll down the list and click on Taskbar. Now, find Task view in the list of “Taskbar items” and turn the switch to “Off.” After that, the button for Task View will be gone from the taskbar right away.