How to disable Drag Tray sharing UI feature on Windows 11

To disable the Drag Tray feature on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Nearby sharing, and turn off the feature.
Alternatively, you can also edit the Registry, as there is no option in the Settings app.
Create a new key at HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085 and set EnabledState to 1 and EnabledStateOptions to 0, and then restart your computer to apply the change.

UPDATED 12/3/2025: On Windows 11, you can disable the “Drag Tray” feature through the Settings app or by modifying the Registry, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this process.

The Drag Tray is a feature that makes it easier to share files with other people, apps, and devices. The Drag Tray appears at the top of the screen when dragging a supported file to the top edge.

Although you can share one or multiple files, it’s not possible to send a folder or a container, such as “.zip” files. Also, the suggestions for apps depend on the supported applications installed on your computer.

In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to disable the Drag Tray on Windows 11.

Warning: Before proceeding, it’s crucial to acknowledge the risks associated with modifying the Windows Registry. Incorrect changes can lead to system instability or operational issues. Therefore, ensure you have a full system backup before making any changes. Proceed with caution and understanding.

Disable the Drag Tray feature on Windows 11 (Settings)
Disable the Drag Tray feature on Windows 11 (Registry)

Disable the Drag Tray feature on Windows 11 (Settings)

To disable the Drag Tray flyout at the top of the screen, follow these steps:

Open Settings on Windows 11.
Click on System.
Click the Nearby sharing page.
Turn off the Drag Tray toggle switch.

After you complete the steps, dragging a file will no longer open the flyout at the top of the screen on Windows 11.

The option in the Settings app to disable this feature is available starting with the December 2025 Security Update for Windows 11.

Disable the Drag Tray feature on Windows 11 (Registry)

To disable the Windows Share Drag Tray UI on Windows 11, follow these steps:

Open Start.
Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry.

Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides

Right-click the Overrides key, select the New menu, and select the Key option.
Confirm 14 as the name of the key and press Enter.
Right-click the newly created key, select the New menu, and select the Key option.
Name the key 3895955085 and press Enter.
Right-click the newly created key, select the New menu, and select the “DWORD (32-bit) Value” option.
Confirm the EnabledState name for the entry and press Enter.
Right-click the newly created key, select the New menu, and select the “DWORD (32-bit) Value” option.
Confirm the EnabledStateOptions name for the entry and press Enter.
Double-click the EnabledState entry and change the value from 0 to 1.
Click the OK button.
Double-click the EnabledStateOptions entry and ensure the value is 0.
Click the OK button.
Restart the computer.

Once you complete the steps, the Drag Tray part of the Windows Share experience will no longer be available on Windows 11.

If you want to undo the changes, you can use the same instructions outlined above. However, on step 5, right-click the “14” key and choose the “Delete” option.

Disable the Drag Tray using commands

Alternatively, you can run this command using Command Prompt (admin) to add the Registry changes to disable the Drag Tray:

reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" /v EnabledState /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f & reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" /v EnabledStateOptions /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

You can also use this Command Prompt command to remove this configuration:

reg delete "HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" /f

If you prefer using PowerShell (admin), you can run this command:

New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" -Force; New-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" -Name "EnabledState" -Value 1 -PropertyType DWord -Force; New-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" -Name "EnabledStateOptions" -Value 0 -PropertyType DWord -Force

You can also use this PowerShell command to remove this configuration:

Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085" -Recurse -Force

At the time of writing, this feature is available through the Windows Insider Program in the Beta and Dev Channels.

Update December 3, 2025: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.