Change your app recommendation settings in Windows Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps features Under Choose where to get apps , select one of the available options To stop seeing app recommendations, select either Allow apps from anywhere or Turn off app recommendations (options vary by Windows version)
App permissions - Microsoft Support A photo app might need to use your phone's camera, or a restaurant guide might use your location to recommend nearby places In Windows 11, use the Privacy page to choose which apps can use a particular feature Select Start > Settings > Privacy security Select an App permission (for example, Location) then choose which apps can access it
Privacy settings for Recommendations offers in Windows 11 To change app launch tracking: Go to Start > Settings > Privacy security > Recommendations offers Choose your preferred setting for Improve Start and search results Recommendations and offers in Settings Microsoft can offer you suggestions throughout Settings
Find app settings in Windows - Microsoft Support Most apps have their own settings—look for a gear icon in the app Note: For some apps, you'll need to select the More icon before selecting the Settings icon
General privacy settings in Windows - Microsoft Support In Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Update Security > Windows Security > App browser control In Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Privacy security > Windows Security > App browser control Choose your preferred settings for Windows Defender SmartScreen
Windows privacy settings that apps use - Microsoft Support Go to Start , then select Settings > Privacy Select the capability you want to allow apps to use, such as Calendar or Contacts Choose your preferred setting to allow apps to use, access, control, or read the capability Choose which apps can use, access, control, or read the capability by turning individual apps and services on or off
Install, manage, or uninstall apps in Microsoft Edge Navigate to the web application you’d like to install If the web application is a PWA, Microsoft Edge will prompt you with the possibility of installing the application Alternatively, you can install any website by going to the top corner of the browser and select Settings and more … > Apps > Install this site as an app
Configure Startup Applications in Windows - Microsoft Support In the Settings app on your Windows device, Apps > Startup or use the following shortcut: Startup For any of the applications in the list set the toggle to On to start the app automatically when you sign in set the toggle to Off to prevent the app from starting automatically
Find app settings in Windows - Microsoft Support Find app settings in Windows Most apps have their own settings—look for a gear icon in the app Note: For some apps, you'll need to select the More icon before selecting the Settings icon
App Browser Control in the Windows Security App In the Windows Security app on your PC, select App browser control > Smart App Control settings, or use the following shortcut: Smart App Control settings The settings allow you to enable or disable Smart App Control, which can operate in three modes: