How to Enable or Disable Sync in Windows 11

This article explains how to enable or disable the ability to sync your apps and preferences for your Microsoft account in Windows 11.

The “Remember my apps” and “Remember my preferences” in Windows refer to the feature that allows users to sync their settings and preferences and install apps across multiple devices using their Microsoft account.

This feature helps users to have a consistent experience across all their devices and reduces the time and effort required to set up a new device. When the feature is enabled, Windows will automatically sync settings such as desktop background, theme, language preferences, and more, as well as installed apps and their settings.

You can enable or disable the ability to sync your apps and preferences across other devices. This setting won’t apply if you set up a local account on Windows 11.

When disabled, Microsoft accounts on the Windows 11 device cannot turn on “Remember my apps” and “Remember my preferences.”

Enable or disable “Remember my apps” and “Remember my preferences”

As mentioned, users enable or disable the ability for Microsoft accounts on a Windows device to use the “Remember my apps” and “Remember my preferences” features in Windows.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Experience\AllowSyncMySettings

Next, double-click the value (REG_DWORD) name on the AllowSyncMySettings key’s right pane to open it.

Then, enter a value 1 to allow users to use the Remember My Apps and Preferences features for all Microsoft accounts.

Enter a value 0 to disable the ability to use the Remember My Apps and Preferences features for all Microsoft accounts.

If you do not see the “value” item, right-click a blank area and create a new DWORD (32-bit) registry item.

Then, enter the name “value” and a desired value to enable or disable it.

Warning: Editing the Registry can be risky and, if not done correctly, may cause irreversible damage to your installation. It’s recommended that you back up your PC before proceeding.

Save your changes and restart your computer.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling or disabling the “Remember my apps” and “Remember my preferences” features in Windows 11 can be done through the Windows Registry.
• It’s important to exercise caution when editing the Registry, as improper changes can have severe consequences for your system.
• Always consider backing up your PC before making any changes to the Registry to avoid potential data loss or system instability.