Windows 10 has a feature that suggests apps to users within the Start menu. While some users may find this helpful, others may prefer to turn off this feature. In this post, we will discuss three ways to disable suggested apps.
The first and easiest way to disable suggested apps is to click on the Action Center and go to “All Settings.” From there, click on “Personalization” and then “Start.” Here, you will see an option to “Occasionally show suggestions in the Start menu.” Simply click on this to turn it off.
The second way to disable suggested apps is through a registry hack. Right-click on the Start menu and go to “Run.” Type “regedit” and hit enter. Go to “Local Machine” > “Software” > “Microsoft” > “Windows” > “CloudContent.” Right-click on this node and create a new key called “DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures.” Create a new D word 32-bit value with the same name and set it to 1.
The last way to disable suggested apps is through group policies. Right-click on the Start menu and go to “Run.” Type “gpedit.msc” and hit enter. Go to “Computer Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Windows Components” > “CloudContent.” Enable the option “Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences.”
By following these three methods, you can easily disable suggested apps within the Windows 10 Start menu. Whether you prefer the easy way through all settings, the registry hack, or group policies, there’s a method for everyone to turn off suggested apps.