This policy setting allows you to remove the Downloads link from the Start Menu.If you enable this policy setting the Start Menu does not show a link to the Downloads folder.If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the Downloads link is available from the Start Menu.
Policy path:
Start Menu and Taskbar
Scope:
User
Supported on:
Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
Registry settings:
HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer!NoStartMenuDownloads
Filename:
StartMenu.admx