Seeing Ads in Windows 11 Start Menu? Here’s How to Disable It

Apr. 24, 2024

The update applies to Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, but it’s anoptional update. If you choose to skip the update for now, you will automatically get the update in May. While the decision to show ads in the Start Menu has not gone down well with users, there is an easy way to disable promotional ads in the Start Menu. Here is how to do it.

Disable Start Menu Ads on Windows 11

So this is how you can remove ads from the Start Menu on Windows 11. The Start menu is a prominent UI element of Windows, and it should be aslightweight and debloatedas possible. Microsoft’s decision to push ads in the Start Menu is quite controversial and I think, the Redmond giant should not have touched it for monetization.

Anyway, that is all from us. If theShow Desktop button is missingfrom your Taskbar on Windows 11, follow our guide to bring it back. And if you have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

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