How to Enable or Disable Recommended Section in Windows 11

The “Recommended” section in Windows 11 File Explorer helps you find your most relevant files.

File Explorer is the app on your PC that lets you look at, copy, move, and delete your files and folders.

Starting with Windows 11 build 23403.1001, this new section shows you files that are connected to your work or school account. These are usually cloud files that you own or that have been shared with you.

You might see this section on your File Explorer’s home screen, showing things like documents or spreadsheets you’ve recently worked on.

Turn on or off File recommendations in File Explorer

As mentioned above, users can turn on or off the new “File Recommendations” section in File Explorer.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the File Explorer Folder Options.

On the General tab, under the Privacy section, check or uncheck the two boxes next to the items below to enable or disable the “Recommended” section in File Explorer.

• Show recommended section
• Include account-based insights, recent, favorite, and recommended files

For those who prefer it, the Windows Registry editor offers another way to show or hide the File recommendations section in File Explorer.

First, open Windows Registry editor as administrator.

Then, navigate to the registry key below.

ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorer

Next, find these two (REG_DWORD) names in the Explorer key’s right pane and double-click each to open it.

ShowCloudFilesInQuickAccess
ShowRecommendations

Then, type 1 to show the “Recommended” section in File Explorer.

To disable the “Recommended” section, type 0 for the “ShowRecommendations” item name.

If you don’t see these two items, right-click an empty space in the pane, then choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Type the name for each item and enter 1 to enable or 0 to disable the recommended section.

You may have to reboot your computer for the changes to apply.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling or disabling the “Recommended” section in 📁 File Explorer on Windows 11 can help personalize the user experience based on preferences and needs.
• The step-by-step guide offers two methods to control the recommendations’ visibility, providing users flexibility.
• Whether utilizing the Folder Options or the Windows Registry editor, following these instructions ensures a seamless adjustment of the “Recommended” section to suit individual requirements.
• Users can now efficiently manage their 📁 File Explorer interface by toggling the “Recommended” section according to their cloud file preferences and privacy considerations.