How to Remove the Start Menu's "Recommended" Section Using the Registry Editor

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Open the Run tool, type regedit in the search bar, and press Enter.

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STEP - 1

In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following location: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Window

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STEP - 2

Right-click the Windows key, hover over New, and choose Key.

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STEP - 3

Name the key Explorer.

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STEP - 4

Right-click the Explorer key, hover over New, and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.

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STEP - 5

Name the name value HideRecommendedSection.

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STEP - 6

Double-click the HideRecommendedSection value in the right pane.

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STEP - 7

Type 1 in the Value Data field and click OK. This will remove the Recommended section. To revert the changes, type 0 in the Value data field and click OK.

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STEP -  8

After that, restart your computer to see the changes. 

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STEP -  9