This feature was launched with the Windows 11 22H2 update with several other new features. Unfortunately, this particular feature had a mixed reception. Some Windows 11 users are grateful to have this option, but some are simply annoyed and want to disable it. So, if you are not fond of the new Suggested Actions in Windows 11 and want to disable it, this article is just for you. Read the guide below and learn the steps to disable this feature.
Disable Suggested Actions in Windows 11
The Suggested Actions feature is not everyone’s cup of tea. So, you may want to disable it. Disabling this option is simple and complicated at the same time. There are two built-in options to disable Suggested Actions in Windows 11. But if you have enabled the feature using ViVeTool, it would be best to disable Suggested Actions using the same tool.
1. From Windows Settings
This is probably the easiest procedure and if possible, stick to it. Here’s how to do it.
- Open Windows 11 Settings.
- Select System and click Clipboard on the right side of the window.
- Click Suggested Actions and toggle the switch to disable the feature.
Also Read: How to Enable and Use Tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11
2. Using Windows Registry Editor
Using Registry Editor is extremely risky. It is the heart of Windows, where all the system settings are available. So, one mistake! Good Bye Windows. Experts recommend taking a backup of the Registry Editor. Do it if possible. Once you are finished, follow the steps below.
- Open Windows Registry Editor. (Press Win + R to open the RUN dialogue box. Type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.)
- Navigate to the SmartClipboard key.
- Access its Disabled value.
- Change the Value Data to 1.
- Exit Registry Editor. Not too complicated. Still, navigate through the registry editor carefully. Note: You can disable the Suggested Actions by changing the value to 1. Similarly, you can enable it by changing the value to 0.
3. With Windows ViVeTool
If you have enabled Suggested Actions on Windows 11 22H2 using ViVeTool, then use the same tool to disable it. Here’s how to do it.
- You probably have the ViveTool already. If you don’t, download it from the GitHub page.
- A ZIP file will download and you have to extract the contents.
- So, right-click on the file and click the Extract All option.
- After that, select Next and extract the files.
- Create a new folder and name it the same as the ZIP File.
- Right-click on the folder and select Copy as Path from the drop menu.
- Now, click on the Start button.
- Type Command Prompt and click the Run as Administrator option on the right side.
- In the CMD window, type cd, add space, and paste the copied directory path. You can use Ctrl + V or right-click on the CMD window and select Paste.
- Hit Enter to run the command.
- Now, run the following command. After executing this command, exit the command prompt. Restart your computer and Suggested Actions should be disabled.
How to turn off Microsoft Word suggestions?
It’s easy. You can do it from the Windows Settings. Navigate to Settings » Time & Language » Typing » Show Text Suggestions When Typing on the Physical Keyboard. Toggle the switch to disable it.
How to get rid of search bar suggestions on Windows 11?
It’s a simple task. Right-click on the Taskbar. Open Taskbar Settings. Under the Taskbar Items tab, you will find the Search option. Toggle the switch for Search to turn off the search bar suggestions.
Summing Up
Hence, disabling the Suggested Actions in Windows 11 is not a difficult task. This feature was rolled out with Windows 11 22H2 update but disabled in some regions. If it’s already disabled, then you don’t have to worry about it. But if you have it enabled on your computer and want to get rid of it as soon as possible, then you need a proper guide. So, follow the guidelines detailed in the article, and you will be able to disable Suggested Actions on your computer.
