Turn off Windows Spotlight on Settings

Policy ID
DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings
Scope
User Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1803
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 suggestions will no longer be shown in Settings app.

If you disable or do not configure this policy, Microsoft may suggest apps or features in Settings app to help users be productive on Windows or their linked phone.

Registry

UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
  • DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettingsREG_DWORD

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