{"id":182777,"date":"2022-02-02T09:41:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T08:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=182777"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:57:45","slug":"how-to-remove-annoying-ads-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-remove-annoying-ads-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove annoying ads from Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just like its predecessor, Windows 11<\/a> does have ads. Despite the negative feelings around annoying ads, the developers at Microsoft are continuing their quest of injecting ads directly into the operating system<\/strong>. As if users weren\u2019t bombarded with ads whenever they open their browsers or an app on the device, now these ads are even coming directly from the operating system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may feel like there is no escape, but you can enjoy Windows 11 ad-free by changing a few settings<\/strong>. Unfortunately, there isn\u2019t just a single setting to despicable that will solve this issue, but rather a few different ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing annoying ads from Windows 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For these methods, check to see which one you need the most and follow the guidelines mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Eliminating ads from Windows 11’s lock screen<\/h2>\"How

    The lock screen is another place that Windows pushes ads on the user. While these may seem innocent enough initially, they can become annoying very quickly. They\u2019re <\/span>disguised under the phrase \u2018Facts, tips, tricks and more\u2019<\/b>, but in the end, they\u2019re just ads. Here\u2019s how to remove ads from the lock screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Go to \u2018Settings\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

    Go to your \u2018Settings\u2019 on Windows 11. You can get here by clicking on the \u2018Start\u2019 button, followed by clicking on the familiar gear icon representing \u2018Settings\u2019. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut \u2018Win + I\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Choose \u2018Personalization\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

    In the left sidebar, click on the \u2018Personalization\u2019 option.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – <\/span>Choose \u2018Lock Screen\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

    From the options provided, click on \u2018Lock Screen\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – <\/span>Disable \u2018Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen.\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Disable the toggle labeled \u2018Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen.\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>

    • Removing ads from Windows 11’s notifications<\/h2>\"How

      Windows 11 was created so that it can show ads <\/span>disguised as \u2018Suggestions\u2019 or \u2018Tips\u2019<\/b>. These ads can appear as pop-ups and notifications in various places on your computer. Let\u2019s see how you can get rid of these annoyances.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – <\/span>Go to \u2018Settings\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      Navigate to your settings once more. You can access settings through your start menu or by using the keyboard shortcut \u2018Win + I\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – <\/span>Select \u2018System\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      In the left sidebar, click on \u2018System\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – <\/span>Choose \u2018Notifications\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      In the menu window, click on \u2018Notifications.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

      – <\/span>Disable \u2018Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      Scroll down and disable the toggle labeled \u2018Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

      – <\/span>Disable \u2018Get tips and suggestions when I use Google\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      Also, make sure to disable the toggle labeled \u2018Get tips and suggestions when I use Google.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

    • Removing ads from Windows 11’s settings<\/h2>\"How

      Not even the settings menu managed to escape the relentless onslaught of ads. Although these ads aren\u2019t as common, there is still a switch that means that anyone can <\/span>see ads in settings <\/b>at some point. To avoid this altogether, here\u2019s how you can disable these ads.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – Go to \u2018Settings\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      Open your settings menu by selecting it in the start menu or using the keyboard shortcut \u2018Win+I\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – Select \u2018Privacy and Security<\/b><\/p>\n

      In the left sidebar, click on \u2018Privacy and Security.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – Choose \u2018General\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      In the menu, window click on \u2018General\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – Disable \u2018Show me suggested content in the settings app\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      Disable the toggle labeled \u2018Show me suggested content in the settings app\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

      – Disable \u2018Let apps show me personalized ads by using my advertising ID\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

      While you\u2019re here, you might as well ensure your privacy is secured by disabling the toggle labeled \u2018Let apps show me personalized ads by using my advertising ID\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>