How to Disable Annoying Ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu

One of the most frustrating features of Windows 11 is the appearance of ads for apps and services promoted in the Microsoft Store within the Start menu. Fortunately, users have the option to disable this feature.

To disable ads in the Start menu, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Start menu and search for Settings.
2. Select Personalization in the left navigation menu.
3. Scroll down and click on Start.
4. Find the “Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, etc.” entry and toggle the switch next to it to the “Off” position.

By setting this option to “Off,” you will no longer see ads for Microsoft Store products and services in the Start menu.

Windows 11 users first started noticing ads in the Start menu in April, as part of Microsoft’s strategy to promote apps and services within the operating system. This approach is also seen in Windows 10.

While it can be annoying to see ads in various areas of Windows, it’s reassuring to know that there’s a way to disable them.