I'm not entirely sure which 'top stories' you specifically mean in Windows 11. If it's something related to the start menu or a news feed type of thing, you might want to check the settings of the relevant app or feature. There could be an option to turn off or customize what shows up there.
Another way could be to explore the overall system settings related to widgets in Windows 11. Maybe there is a global setting that controls what kind of content, including top stories, is shown in the widgets. It might take some trial and error to find the exact option, but usually, Microsoft tries to make these settings somewhat accessible to users so that they can customize their experience according to their preferences.
The easiest way to remove top stories from the taskbar in Windows 10 is to open the Start menu, search for 'Taskbar settings', click on it. In the Taskbar settings window, find 'News and interests' and select the 'Off' option.
When you can't remove the top stories in Windows 11, it could be due to a few reasons. One is that the feature might be locked by your system administrator if you're using a work or school computer. In that case, you'll need to contact your IT department. If it's your personal computer, try doing a system scan for malware or viruses. Sometimes malicious software can interfere with normal system settings. You can use Windows Defender or any other reliable antivirus software. After the scan, go back to the settings and attempt to remove the top stories once more.
The compatibility of Windows 7 with a vast array of software and hardware is also a significant story. It could run most of the popular software at that time and worked well with different types of hardware components, which made it a very versatile operating system for both home and business users.