Policy

Turn off Windows Spotlight on Settings

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.

Policy
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Cloud Content
Policy IDcd727bde64c8
Internal nameDisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings

Registry

Copy registry mappings

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings (enabled) = 1
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings (disabled) = 0

Policy notes

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.

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