What to Know
This article shows you how to stop the installation of apps suggested by Windows.
How Do I Stop Windows 11 From Automatically Installing Suggested Apps?
Here’s what you oughta prevent Windows from automatically installing any more suggested apps in the background.
SelectWindows+Rto initiate the Run dialog.
Note:
Before making any changes, alwaysback up the Registry.
You canrestore the registryif things go wrong from the backup file.
Copy and paste the following Registry path in the field at the top of the Registry editor’s window.
Check theSilentInstalledAppsEnabledvalue on the right pane.
Changing the DWORD value turns off Windows' suggested apps feature.
Reboot the PC to effect the registry tweak.
Toggling the value in the ContentDeliveryManager key turns off Windows' ability to install suggested apps in the background.
To fire up the setting, go back into the registry and change the value to 1 again.
This feature doesn’t automatically install unwanted apps in the background if kept enabled.
But it’s possible for you to also turn off all future suggestions if you find them annoying.
Here’s how to turn off Suggested Content in the options App.
SelectPrivacy & securityfrom the list on the left of the parameters window.
In theGeneralsection, go toShow me suggested content in the tweaks appand move the toggle toOff.
FAQ
First, open theSettingsapp, and then clickAppsin the left panel.
Go toApps & Features> pick an app >three-dotmenu >Advanced options.
Finally, under theBackground app permissionsmenu, chooseNever.
You’ll have to repeat these steps for each app.
you might also use the tweaks app to prevent apps from opening when you first turn on your rig.
Go toSettings>Apps>Startup, and then turn the toggle toOfffor each app you want to block.
