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.
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.
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.
Here’s how to turn off Suggested Content in the Settings App.
