Remove Downloads link from Start Menu

Supported OS tags: Windows7, WindowsServer2008

This policy setting allows you to remove the Downloads link from the Start Menu. If you enable this policy setting, the Start Menu does not show a link to the Downloads folder. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Downloads link is available from the Start Menu.

This policy has no additional user input fields.

• User
  Add "Run in Separate Memory Space" check box to Run dialog box

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Add Logoff to the Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
• User
  Add Search Internet link to Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
• User
  Add the Run command to the Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
• User
  Change Start Menu power button

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
• User
  Clear history of recently opened documents on exit

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Clear the recent programs list for new users

  Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 10
• User
  Clear tile notifications during log on

  At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
• Computer
  Configure Start Pins

  At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
• User
  Configure Start Pins

  At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
• User
  Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior

  At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox
• Computer
  Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior

  At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox