Windows operating systems often come with built-in advertising features that can be distracting. These ads can appear in various places like the Start menu, taskbar, lock screen, and even within File Explorer.
If you're tired of seeing ads in Windows, here are 10 easy ways to turn them off:
- a) Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Settings > Privacy > General > Turn off "Let apps use advertising ID."
- b) Disable Suggestions: Settings > Personalization > Start > Toggle off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start."
- c) Turn Off Lock Screen Ads: Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Set the background to Picture or Slideshow to remove ads.
- d) Disable Microsoft Content: Settings > System > Notifications & actions > Disable "Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows".
- e) Disable Windows Spotlight: Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Change the background to Picture or Slideshow.
- f) Disable Cortana Ads: Settings > Cortana> Turn off "Let Cortana access my calendar, email, messages, and Power BI data when my device is locked".
- g) Use Ad-blocking Software: Consider using third-party ad-blocking software or browser extensions to block ads across Windows applications and web browsers.
By following these steps, you can significantly reduce or eliminate ads in Windows, creating a better and more personalized computing experience tailored to your preferences.
