I didn’t realize that Microsoft had pushed out the update that brought advertising to the Windows 11 Start menu until I started to read the news. I’ve had recommendations turned off this entire time.

Ads in Microsoft Windows' Start menu are nothing new, and it's no surprise that they're coming to Windows 11. Microsoft has been testing ads in beta releases, and this week the update that places ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start menu is now available in the latest Dev channel build, featuring a single scrollable panel. It offers intelligent resizing, multiple views for the list ...

Windows 11 doesn't throw ads in your face the way websites do, but it still slips in promotions across the system. The Start menu can suggest apps you never searched for, the Settings app shows ...

Turn off the toggle there next to "Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more." It's also possible to stop Windows from showing other ads in the Start menu, block lock screen suggestions, ...