Remove Recommended section from Start Menu: registry value HideRecommendedSectionUserHKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

Policy ID

HideRecommendedSection

Scope

Computer Configuration, User Configuration

Supported on

At least Windows 11 Version 22H2

Source

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

Category

Start Menu and Taskbar

Registry