1. Launch the Group Policy Editor by clicking the Start button and then selecting Run. Type gpedit.msc in the box and click OK.
2. Once the policy editor has loaded, expand Administrative Templates, and then select Start Menu and Taskbar.
3. Locate and select Hide the Notification Area. Right-click it and select Properties.
4. Then, just click Enable and click the OK button to save your changes.
The next time you log on, your notification area will be gone.
2. Once the policy editor has loaded, expand Administrative Templates, and then select Start Menu and Taskbar.
3. Locate and select Hide the Notification Area. Right-click it and select Properties.
4. Then, just click Enable and click the OK button to save your changes.
The next time you log on, your notification area will be gone.