In Windows 11 or Windows 10, you will notice some Microsoft Store app ads being displayed under Recommended or Suggested in the Start Menu. While they are merely some app suggestions, if you do not like them you can disable them or turn them off. These Suggested entries are shown in the same place where otherwise you see Recently added apps shown. If you have not added any apps recently, Microsoft will suggest Windows Store apps to you.
This post shows how you can disable or turn off the Suggested ads of Windows Store apps in Windows 11/10 Start Menu. You can turn off a particular app suggestion or turn off all suggestions.
Turn Off Suggested Start Menu app ads in Windows 10
Right-click on the Suggested app. You will see the context menu offers you two options:
- Don’t show this suggestion
- Turn off all suggestions.
Make your choice and click on the entry.
There is another way and that is through the Settings.
Open Start Menu > Settings > Personalization > Start.
You will see a setting – Occasionally show suggestions in Start.
Move the switch to Off position.
The app suggestions will no longer be shown.
Drag your Start Menu from its edge to reduce the gap which now appears because of this.
Microsoft has said that they will continue to offer ads in Apps on Windows 10. Beyond that, they do not have plans for advertising in Windows 10. Start content is programmed by Microsoft to help customers learn and discover new features and apps to enhance their Windows 10 experience; app publishers are not paying to be featured.
Disable ads from Windows 11 Start Menu
Follow these steps to stop seeing the Recommendations ads on the Windows 11 Start Menu:
- Open Windows 11 Settings
- Click on Personalization option
- Click on Start from the left pane
- Turn off Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more option to disable the ads.
The ads will be disabled.
How do I get rid of suggestions on Windows 10 Start menu?
To get rid of suggestions on the Windows 10 Start menu, go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Start. Then toggle off the “Show suggestions occasionally in Start” option. This will remove suggested apps and content from appearing in the Start menu.
How do I get rid of suggested apps on the Start menu?
Open Settings, go to Personalization, and select Start. Turn off the “Show suggestions occasionally in Start” toggle. This removes suggested apps from your Start menu, providing a cleaner experience.
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