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Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu

Policy ID
NoFrequentUsedPrograms
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 10
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Start Menu and Taskbar

Description

If you enable this setting, the frequently used programs list is removed from the Start menu.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the frequently used programs list remains on the simple Start menu.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerView registry values
  • NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList-
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerView registry values
  • NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList-

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