Policy

Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight

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.

Policy
Pack Microsoft Windows
Category Windows Components / Cloud Content
Policy ID 537b4c234b72
Internal name DisableThirdPartySuggestions

Registry

Copy registry mappings

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

Policy notes

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.

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