You may soon have more control over Start menu recommendations in Windows 11. According to a leak, the recently published Windows 11 Insider Developer Build 25309 it has a hidden control that should allow the user to decide if they want to get recommendations or not.
He Start Menu it is one of the most essential elements of the Windows system, and it is undeniable that Microsoft is trying to make the most of it by introducing its recommendations on the spot. However, these suggestions can be a pain in the ass at times (or most of the time) for many. Fortunately, there is a chance that this could end in the future with the new option that Microsoft is testing. According to a Windows enthusiast and leaker @GhostOfEarthhidden control is included in Dev Build 25309. The release comes with a bunch of new features and improvements, but this hidden option gets the attention.
The control, in the form of a toggle button in Settings > Personalization > Start, should let you decide whether to “show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more.” As said, however, it is still hidden (ID: 42916428), but those Insiders interested in trying it out can activate it using ViveTool. Once enabled, the option’s toggle button will hide unnecessary recommendations, which could mean a cleaner Start menu. On a side note, it is unknown if the new option includes the advertisements and other recommendations from Microsoft.
Also, while the discovery might excite many, its presence in build 25309 does not guarantee a future general release. As with other tests, Microsoft may include or exclude it in future versions, and may even decide not to release it at all. And since Microsoft heavily uses the Start menu section to offer its products and services to users, the possibility of implementing it in GA seems almost impossible.
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