Recommended apps in start menu.

Hewjr100 · Aug 10, 2024

I have all recommendations turned off, but I get this in my start menu. Using 24H2 Release Preview fully update. How do I get rid of this recommended option. All I care about is my pinned apps.

Gort

Wisewiz · Aug 10, 2024

I've found Power Start Menu more than satisfactory. You can try it free, and if you buy it, it's barely more than a cup of Starbucks, and you support the developer. Find it by typing the name in the Search bar on the Microsoft Store page.

antspants · Aug 10, 2024

Have you gone though all of these?

Disable Ads in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of...

www.elevenforum.com

Option One: Disable Ads in File Explorer
Option Two: Disable Ads on Lock Screen
Option Two: Disable Suggested Content in Settings
Option Four: Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications
Option Five: Disable Suggestions to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device
Option Six: Disable Windows Welcome Experience
Option Seven: Disable Personalized Ads in Windows 11 apps
Option Eight: Disable Tailored Experiences
Option Nine: Disable Recommended Apps on Start Menu
Option Ten: Disable Microsoft Account Related Notifications on Start Menu
Option Eleven: Enable or Disable All of the Above All at Once

You’re on an insiders so who knows what MS may have changed?

Hewjr100 · Aug 10, 2024

How do I do option 11. I click on it but it does not give me instructions. it just sends me to forums main page.

Gort

antspants · Aug 10, 2024

Hewjr100 said:
How do I do option 11. I click on it but it does not give me instructions. it just sends me to forums main page.

Gort

Sorry about that. Fixed it. Go to the actual page

Disable Ads in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of...

www.elevenforum.com

Or here (Option Eleven)

Just download and run the Option Eleven reg file.

abactuon · Aug 10, 2024

Is that where only UWP applications go?

garlin · Aug 10, 2024

abactuon said:
Is that where only UWP applications go?

No, you can pin normal Win32 programs or files to the Start Menu. Which means they can show up on the Recommended tab.

Hewjr100 · Aug 11, 2024

Sorry everyone, but nothing worked. Going to close this as solved, as there is no "never unsolved option". That should be called a Microsoft F you option. Thanks for all your help, But Microsoft doesn't give a sh*t about the customer,

antspants · Aug 11, 2024

Hewjr100 said:
Thanks for all your help, But Microsoft doesn't give a sh*t about the customer

What do you use your PC for? I’d take a guess that without Windows you’d have to be unhappy with a lesser OS.
I do believe Microsoft want’s to govern itself and the direction they head in. It’s been free reign for quite a while, I am surprised it has taken them this long to take their OS back.. It was well overdue and their prerogative.
If you hate the way it is now, wait until it operates in the same way as ChromeOS/AndroidOS or AppleIOS is laid out, it’s coming sooner than you think.
Sorry you couldn’t be helped though

antspants · Aug 11, 2024

Have you ever used Winaero Tweaker? Download the free program, have a look through it and see if you can manipulate Windows to work for you. It’s basically a UI full of Reg fixes.

Winaero Tweaker

Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust

winaero.com

Winuser · Aug 11, 2024

Hewjr100 said:
Sorry everyone, but nothing worked. Going to close this as solved, as there is no "never unsolved option". That should be called a Microsoft F you option. Thanks for all your help, But Microsoft doesn't give a sh*t about the customer,

Did you try Power Start Menu as suggested by @Wisewiz? You can find it in the Microsoft Store.

Edwin · Aug 11, 2024

The Recommended section is the most redundant feature of the entire OS!
It will recommend revisiting a file that has already gone to the Recycle Bin and throw an error!

Edwin · Aug 11, 2024

Recommended - Photos - Frequently used app

Yeah..., so..., what are you trying to say, I should open the Photos app again on your suggestion?
Why??? I'll open it when I need it!!!
I don't understand their stupid logic!!!

It's like a corny sales pitch!