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