Microsoft ships Windows 11 with lots of promotions via notifications and ads. This is a step-by-step guide to blocking ads in Windows 11.

Quickly turn off start menu ads, tailored experiences, lock screen tips, and the other various ads that show up in Windows 11.

Microsoft is now showing ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to block them Appearing for all Windows users via a new update, the ads highlight recommended apps from the Microsoft Store.