Policy selection for ADMX packs

Policy overview

Key metadata and intent for this policy.

ClassUser

CategoryWindows Components > Cloud Content

Supported onAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1803

Supported OS tags: Windows10, Windows10RT, Windows11, WindowsServer2016

If you enable this policy, Windows Spotlight suggestions will no longer be shown in Settings app. If you disable or do not configure this policy, Microsoft may suggest apps or features in Settings app to help users be productive on Windows or their linked phone.

Internal name

DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings

Policy ID

cd727bde64c8

Elements

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

Registry location	Type	Enabled value	Disabled value
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings	REG_DWORD	1	0

Policy elements

Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.

This policy has no additional user input fields.

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