How to remove and block Microsoft Teams in Windows 11?

Microsoft really wants everyone to use Microsoft Teams in Windows 11. In this blog I explain how you can block this version for consumers.

Stop Microsoft Teams at start-up in Win11
Open Startup Apps - and block Microsoft Teams from starting your computer.


Remove Microsoft Teams from the taskbar
Navigate to taskbar settings -> personalisation - Chat - Teams Off.

See also: Remove the built-in Teams client and chat icon from Windows 11 | In The Cloud 247
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