How to Remove Sticky Notes Preview on Windows 11?
On February 16, 2024, Microsoft released an update for Insiders, integrating the Sticky Notes app into the Microsoft 365 OneNote app. This update introduced a new design and features, such as pinning notes on top of other applications. The primary goal of this feature was to allow users to sync notes across their devices.
On September 10, 2024 (Source), Microsoft officially released this update to all users. Although the initial reception was positive, users soon encountered various issues, including app launch errors and a laggy interface that made creating or editing notes difficult.
The legacy Sticky Notes app was simple to use, while the new version, though feature-rich, has introduced complexity. It uses Microsoft’s OneNote to create, edit, and access notes, so OneNote is required on your PC to use the new Sticky Notes.
Users began noticing a new application, “Sticky Notes (Preview),” appearing alongside the legacy Sticky Notes app on their computers.
The new Sticky Notes version supports several features, including automatic linking to the website or application where a screenshot was taken. For example, capturing a screenshot of Appuals.com with Sticky Notes automatically links the screenshot back to the website, allowing easy navigation by clicking on the image.
Sticky Notes (Preview) Lag Issues
Some users report a laggy experience, particularly when scrolling through notes, which has been disruptive and frustrating for them. 
How to Remove the Sticky Notes Preview on Windows 11
If you prefer using the legacy version of Sticky Notes, you can uninstall the newer “Sticky Notes (Preview)” app. Doing so will revert your setup to the older version.
1. Use the Settings App
You can uninstall Sticky Notes (Preview) using the default Settings app:
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Click on Apps in the left pane.
- Select Installed apps in the right pane.
- Find Sticky Notes (Preview) in the list of installed apps.
- Click the three dots next to it and select Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.
2. Use PowerShell
If the Settings method doesn’t work, you can uninstall Sticky Notes (Preview) using PowerShell:
- Press Windows + S and search for PowerShell.
- Run PowerShell as Administrator by clicking Run as Administrator in the search results.
- Type the following command in PowerShell and press Enter:
Get-AppxPackage MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage
- This will uninstall the app.
If you don’t have the legacy version installed, you can download it from the Microsoft Store here.
