Policy

Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight

Microsoft Windows

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Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight
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Policy overview

Key metadata and intent for this policy.

User
Category
Windows Components > Cloud Content
Supported on
At least Windows 10

Supported OS tags: Windows10, Windows10RT

If you enable this policy, Windows spotlight features like lock screen spotlight, suggested apps in Start menu or Windows tips will no longer suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers. Users may still see suggestions and tips to make them more productive with Microsoft features and apps. If you disable or do not configure this policy, Windows spotlight features may suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers in addition to Microsoft apps and content.

Internal name
DisableThirdPartySuggestions
Policy ID
537b4c234b72
Elements
0

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
User
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
Value name
DisableThirdPartySuggestions
REG_DWORD
HKCU
1
HKCU
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · User
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
Value name
DisableThirdPartySuggestions
Hive
HKCU
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

Policy elements

Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.

This policy has no additional user input fields.