However, a lot of the users do not like how the start menu has a recommended section. It can be annoying to see your recent files on the menu, as some may be sensitive. You can personalize your start menu from settings and disable the recommended section through it. To do so, you can: It is best to remember that as of the current update on Windows 11, you cannot hide or remove the Recommended section completely. Performing the above process will stop the recommended section from showing anything. Here is a picture of how the Start menu looks after disabling the Recommended section. There is an unofficial way to remove the recommended section from the start menu completely. A Reddit user u/That-Windows-Guy created a batch file and posted it in the Windows 11 subreddit that can remove the section. However, the process only works on the latest preview build of Windows 11 in the Dev channel. Furthermore, you also need to install the Debugging Tool and the Windows SDK. One more thing about the process that is best to keep in mind is that you will have to run the batch file every time you restart your PC. Likewise, if you wish to follow through with the process, it is best to create a backup just in case you need to roll back your Windows.
How To Remove Individual Items From Recommended Section?
You can try the following steps if you want to remove only select files and apps from the Recommended section of the Start Menu. You may have a lot of items in your Recommended section, so you might have to press the More button and remove the files individuality. This process can be lengthy and tiring but will certainly help with your privacy concern.
What Are the Reasons to Remove Recommended in Windows 11?
There are many reasons people would want to remove the recommended section from the start menu. One of the main reasons is the lack of privacy on the files you access. Anyone can see or browse the files you recently opened, even if hidden in a folder somewhere. Another reason is that the recommended section does not usually show anything useful while taking up half of the start menu. Additionally, the apps or files you open from the recommended section may not necessarily open through the default apps, and open Microsoft recommended apps instead.
