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How to Stop the Automatic Installation of Suggested Windows 11 Apps

Use the Registry Editor to end the installs

By Saikat Basu Saikat Basu Writer University of Pune (India) Saikat has been a technology writer for 12+ years. His writing has appeared at MakeUseOf, OnlineTechTips, GoSkills, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 19, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

What to Know

Open Run > Regedit > Registry Editor.Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current
Version\ContentDeliveryManager.Change the DWORD value for SilentInstalledAppsEnabled to 0.
This article shows you how to stop the installation of apps suggested by Windows.

How Do I Stop Windows 11 From Automatically Installing Suggested Apps

Windows 11 has less bloatware compared to earlier versions, but there is some included software you might not ever need. Here's what you need to prevent Windows from automatically installing any more suggested apps in the background. Select Windows + R to open the Run dialog. Select Yes on the UAC (User Account Control) dialog to open the Registry Editor. You can also open the editor directly from the search box on the taskbar by typing "regedit".

Note:

Before making any changes, always back up the Registry. You can restore the registry if things go wrong from the backup file. Copy and paste the following Registry path in the field at the top of the Registry editor's window. Alternatively, you can drill down the Registry key folders on the left of the split window and navigate to the specific key. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager Check the SilentInstalledAppsEnabled value on the right pane. Changing the DWORD value turns off Windows' suggested apps feature. If it exists, double-click the value to display the Edit DWORD (32-bit Value) dialog box. Change the Value data from 1 to 0.If the SilentInstalledAppsEnabled value doesn't exist, select ContentDeliveryManager and right-click on it. Select New > Dword (32-bit) Value. Name this SilentInstalledAppsEnabled and give it the value 0. Choose OK. Reboot the PC to effect the registry tweak. Toggling the value in the ContentDeliveryManager key turns off Windows' ability to install suggested apps in the background. To enable the setting, go back into the registry and change the value to 1 again.

Turn Off the Suggested Content in the Settings App

Microsoft also suggests new apps and content (like new Windows features) via the Settings app. This feature doesn't automatically install unwanted apps in the background if kept enabled. But you can also turn off all future suggestions if you find them annoying. Here's how to turn off Suggested Content in the Settings App. Select Windows + I to open Settings. Select Privacy & security from the list on the left of the Settings window. In the General section, go to Show me suggested content in the Settings app and move the toggle to Off. FAQ How do I turn off background apps in Windows 11? First, open the Settings app, and then click Apps in the left panel. Go to Apps & Features > pick an app > three-dot menu > Advanced options. Finally, under the Background app permissions menu, choose Never. You'll have to repeat these steps for each app. How do I stop apps from opening at startup in Windows 11? You can also use the Settings app to prevent apps from opening when you first turn on your computer. Go to Settings > Apps > Startup, and then turn the toggle to Off for each app you want to block. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Remove Write Protection on Windows 10, 8, and 7 How to Increase the Outlook Attachment Size Limit How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Fix It When Outlook Keeps Asking for a Password How to Disable Low Disk Space Checks in Windows What Is a Registry Value? How to Prevent Programs From Stealing Focus in Windows How to Open Registry Editor in Windows Windows Registry (What It Is and How to Use It) How to Disable AutoRun and AutoPlay for External Devices How to Delete the UpperFilters and LowerFilters Values How to Disable Error Reporting in Windows How to Change the Taskbar Size in Windows 11 How to Fix Error Code 0x80004005 How to View the Complete Email Message Source in Outlook How to Get the Classic Start Menu Back in Windows 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies