How to Remove the "Home" Page in Windows 11 Settings

In Windows 11, the Settings menu introduced a new "Home" page that consolidates key system settings. However, some users may prefer not to have this page displayed. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove or hide the "Home" page from Windows 11 Settings.

1. Using the Registry Editor

One of the simplest ways to remove the "Home" page is by making changes in the registry. It’s recommended to back up your registry before making any changes, as incorrect modifications can affect your system’s functionality.

  1. Press Win + R and type regedit to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer.
  3. If the Explorer key doesn’t exist, create it by right-clicking the Policies folder, selecting New → Key, and naming it Explorer.
  4. In the Explorer section, create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named DisableSettingsHomepage.
  5. Set its value to 1 to disable the "Home" page.

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer. Upon reopening Settings, the "Home" page should no longer be visible.

2. Disabling Through Local Group Policy (for Pro and Enterprise Versions)

If you’re using Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise, you can utilize the Local Group Policy Editor to disable the page:

  1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Control Panel → Settings.
  3. Locate the policy Hide the Settings Home Page and double-click it.
  4. Select Enabled and apply the changes.

After completing these steps, reopen Settings, and the "Home" page will no longer be displayed.