This is because, My People app in closely integrated in this version. The People icon (which actually looks like two people) lets you access the app with the same name, which was inflicted by Microsoft upon unsuspecting Windows 10. Also, the shortcut to Action Center is visible. Note the uninstalling People app (as its a built-in app) via Windows PowerShell no longer works in Windows 10 V1709. The next major revision to the taskbar came in Windows 10, where icons for Search and Task View have been added.

Thus they’re looking for the way to remove the “People” listing from the taskbar area, so that they can hold space for other running apps icons. This would work better only if you’ve switched to Microsoft account from the local account.īut those users who don’t prefer to use People app on Windows 10 may not like this feature too. You can also pin top contacts and share your content to them, right away from taskbar. Using others apps such as Mail and Skype, you can do conversation easily from the taskbar, without opening the People app. The company says, with My People, you can quick access to your top people. Microsoft introduced this feature so that you can connect with your contacts more easily. This is actually due to My People app integration in Windows 10 V1709. If you’re on recently released Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you might have noticed My People app icon on the taskbar.

Windows 10 remove people icon