Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu: registry value HideRecentlyAddedAppsUserHKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

Policy ID

HideRecentlyAddedApps

Scope

Computer Configuration, User Configuration

Supported on

At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1803

Source

Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)

Category

Start Menu and Taskbar

Registry