Despite Microsoft’s claim that these ads improve the user experience, they can become overwhelming.
Fortunately, you could easily disable them.
Let’s take a look at how you’re free to do that.
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Why Do You See So Many Ads in Windows 11?
Microsoft claims these recommendations improve the user experience and help users optimize their operating system.
These ads are personalized based on your interactions with the operating system and the apps and services you use.
Despite appearing as installed, these are merely suggested apps from Microsoft.
However, like any other suggestion, the ultimate goal is to encourage you to install them.
Then, confirm the uninstallation in the popup.
You may find some installed apps pinned here, so be sure not to uninstall them.
The context menu of installed apps displays options such as app options, uninstall, and more.
This is how you might distinguish them from suggested ones.
To disable those ads,open File Explorerby clicking on the folder icon on the taskbar.
hit the three horizontal dots at the far right of the command bar and select “Options.”
The company uses this information to fix the problems in upcoming Windows updates.
This ensures your system operates securely and smoothly.
This permission is typically enabled by default.
If you want to stop Microsoft from doing this, you could quickly turn it off.
Right-smack the Start button and open “prefs.”
Depending on your preferences, it tailors ads and recommendations to improve your overall experience.
Typically, these permissions are not enabled by default.
So, they won’t be enabled if you have never tweaked them.
However, you should double-check to ensure they are disabled.
To do so, right-tap the Start button and open “prefs.”
If any toggles next to various use cases are enabled, turn them off.
This way, Microsoft will no longer show you ads based on how you use your gadget.
To declutter your lock screen, you’ll need to turn off the Windows spotlight feature entirely.
These content suggestions can be bothersome.
To disable them, kick off the tweaks app and navigate to Privacy and Security > Search Permissions.
Scroll down and uncheck the box below “Show Search Highlights.”
Disable General Windows Permissions
Several default Windows permissions favor more advertising.
Disable them to stop seeing ads you encounter from other apps and within the options app.
To do so, fire up the parameters app and navigate to Privacy and Security > General.
That’s how you’re able to stop receiving irritating ads and recommendations from Microsoft.
Find anduninstall such appsand turn off online window notifications to enjoy a cleaner and clutter-free experience.
