Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight

Policy ID
DisableThirdPartySuggestions
Scope
User Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows 10
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › Cloud Content

Description

If you enable this policy, Windows spotlight features like lock screen spotlight, suggested apps in Start menu or Windows tips will no longer suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers. Users may still see suggestions and tips to make them more productive with Microsoft features and apps.

If you disable or do not configure this policy, Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content.

Registry

UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
  • DisableThirdPartySuggestionsREG_DWORD

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