Hide the Recommended Section in Start Menu (Kiosk Devices)
What does this policy do? This policy removes the “Recommended” section from the Windows 11 Start menu, leaving only pinned apps visible. Why use this on kiosk computers? Improves privacy – no recently opened files or apps are shown Cleaner interface – easier for public users to understand Prevents confusion – avoids showing content users can’t access This is best practice for shared or public kiosks . Supported Windows 11 Microsoft Intune Works with Assigned Access (single‑app and multi‑app kiosks) Intune Configuration (OMA‑URI) Create a Custom profile and add: Setting Value OMA‑URI /Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/HideRecommendedSection Data type Integer Value 1 (Enabled) Assign the profile to a device group for kiosk computers. Result Start menu shows only pinned apps No Recommended apps or files Consistent experience for all kiosk users