Reclaim Your Start Menu: How to Remove Annoying Windows 11 Ads

Reclaim Your Start Menu: How to Remove Annoying Windows 11 Ads

Discover the simple steps to disable Start Menu ads in Windows 11, transforming your user experience into an ad-free sanctuary.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

July 24, 2024

Have you ever found yourself navigating through the Start Menu, only to be bombarded with unsolicited ads? 

Are these intrusive ads detracting from your Windows experience? 

Here's a Cool Tip.  Turn them off!

Ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu are a source of frustration for users seeking a streamlined and efficient computing experience. 

They represent an unwanted intrusion, cluttering the interface with content that may not be relevant to the user’s interests or needs. 

This leads to a distracting environment, detracting from productivity and the overall user experience. 

Moreover, the presence of ads raises privacy concerns, as they rely on user data to tailor marketing content, which not all users are comfortable sharing. 

These ads compromise the clean, user-centric design philosophy that many expect from their operating system, making the Start Menu feel less like a personal space and more like a billboard

Here's how to do it.

1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
2. Click on Personalization.
3. Navigate to Start.
4. Find the toggle for "Show recommendations for tips, app promotions and more" in Start.
5. Turn it off.

fig. 1 - Remove Ads from Windows 11 Start Menu

fig. 2 - Turn Off Ads in Windows 11 Start Menu

Disabling Start Menu ads declutters your interface, allowing for a more personalized and professional environment. 

By following these simple steps, you can enjoy a more streamlined and customized Windows experience, free from the intrusion of ads.

Have you tried these steps? 

Share your experience in the comments and spread the word by sharing this article on social media!

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