Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu: registry value NoStartMenuMFUprogramsListComputerHKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

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

Registry