How to Enable or Disable Suggested Content in Windows 11
Suggested content in Windows 11 displays personalized ads and tips throughout your operating system.
This feature, sometimes called recommendations, uses your computer activity to show you tailored suggestions in areas like the Start menu and Settings. While it aims to help you find new apps and features, many people find it distracting.
For example, Windows 11 might suggest apps you don’t use or highlight Microsoft services you’re not interested in. Turning off suggested content cleans up your PC’s interface and gives you more privacy.
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
To disable suggested content in Windows 11 using the Settings app, find the right option. You can turn off suggested content by going to Privacy & security, then selecting General, and flipping 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 and go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
Find these items and set their value to `0`:
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 can declutter your 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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