How to Enable or Disable Suggested Content in Windows 11
Suggested content in Windows 11 shows ads, tips, and app ideas in spots like the Start menu and the Settings app . Windows looks at how you use your PC to pick these ideas, but many people just find them annoying.
You can turn off these prompts to clean up your screen and keep your private data to yourself. This quick guide shows you how to stop Windows 11 from showing unwanted suggestions.
Open Settings , navigate to Privacy & security, then General, and toggle off “Show me suggested content.” For more control, use the Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor.
How to disable suggested content in Settings
Disabling suggested content takes a few clicks inside the main Windows settings menu. Open Privacy & security, select General, and flip the switch next to ‘Show me suggested content’ to the Off position.
- Open the Windows Settings app.
- Select Privacy & security on the left.
- Click the General tile.
Look for Show me suggested content in the Settings app. Toggle the switch to Off. Newer builds, like 23H2 or 24H2, might also show options to disable Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more. Look for these under Personalization Start.
Advanced: Group Policy Editor (GPO)
- Press Win+R, type
gpedit.msc, and hit Enter. - Go to Computer Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components Cloud Content.
- Double-click Turn off all Windows spotlight features and set it to Enabled.
Advanced: Registry Editor
Open the Registry Editor by typing regedit in the Start menu, then navigate to the target keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
Find the specified items, set their value to `0`, and restart the machine to finish:
SubscribedContent-338393EnabledSubscribedContent-353694EnabledSubscribedContent-353696Enabled
Restart your PC to finish.
Summary
Disabling suggested content in Windows 11 helps remove ads and clutter. The Settings app offers a quick toggle, while Group Policy and Registry Editor provide more permanent control. These adjustments declutter the system and boost privacy without affecting essential Windows updates.
Why do recommendations reappear after a Windows update?
Windows updates can sometimes turn suggested content back on because updates might reset settings to their default to show you new features.
Is it safe to modify the Registry for Windows recommendations?
It is generally safe if you only modify the specific keys mentioned. However, the Registry is a sensitive database. Always create a System Restore point or a full backup before making changes. Incorrect edits can cause system instability, so follow the paths exactly as provided in this guide.
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