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I am using Windows 11 Pro (v23H2) and I mean this area, I just want to make it clear and go away without any text that reads:

“Recommended: To show your recent files and new apps, turn them on in Settings. Launch Start Settings.”

I searched the options in the Settings, but didn't find anything useful.

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Giacomo1968
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To hide recommended content in the Start menu :

  • Run Settings > Personalization > Start
  • Turn the three toggles Off :
    • Show recently added apps : Recommendations for recently installed apps
    • Show most used apps (off by default): Recommendations for most frequently used apps
    • Show recently opened items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer (on by default): Recommendations for recent documents and images.

The effect of the change is immediate.

To reduce the size of the Recommended section

  • In addition to the above, Under "Layout" (at the top), choose "More pins".

This will reduce the Recommended section to the minimum possible.

harrymc
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There is now some support for this! Unfortunately it currently only works for Windows 11 SE, which there is a thread trying to convince Microsoft to change here.

The steps to do so are:

  1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box. Type gpedit.msc and press OK to open the Group Policy Editor window.
  2. Go to the following location: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar
  3. Double-click the Remove Recommended section from Start Menu setting.
  4. Select the Enabled option in that window. Click Apply > OK.
  5. Restart Windows Explorer for the changes to take effect
ajmeese7
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This can be achieved by a windhawk mod. Install windhawk and the mod, then choose the NoRecommendedSection in the settings.

CherryBBQ
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