How to Enable or Disable Recently Added Apps in Windows 11
You can enable or disable the display of recently added apps in Windows 11 through the Settings app.
This feature makes your newest software installations appear in the “Recommended” section of the Start menu for quick access. Windows 11 tracks both opened files and installed applications to populate this list.
Keeping this setting enabled can save you time finding recently downloaded programs. Conversely, disabling it helps maintain a cleaner and more private Start menu by hiding new software.
For instance, the “Recommended” section often showcases your last 3-4 installed applications once enabled.
Go to Settings > Personalization > Start. Toggle “Show recently added apps” to enable or disable this feature in the Start menu’s Recommended section. This setting controls whether new installations are highlighted.
How to remove recently added apps in 🪟 Windows 11?
You can reduce or remove them by going to Settings > Personalization > Start and turning off options like “Show recently added apps” and “Show recommendations.” If the layout still feels cluttered, rebuilding the Start menu cache or unpinning grouped apps can also help.
How do I get rid of recently added on Windows?
You can remove or show the “Recently Added” apps using Windows Settings or Group Policy Editor. To modify via Settings: Go to Settings > Personalization > Start and toggle “Show recently added apps” On or Off.
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