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\Explorer View registry values

NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList-

UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer View registry values

NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList-

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