Quick Tip: Turn Off Suggested Notifications (ads) in Windows 11

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Suggested (Microsoft ads) notifications appear by default in Windows 11, even on the Lock (login) screen. These may not appear if you're not signed in with a Microsoft account. Here's how to turn them off.

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In Settings, navigate to System and then Notifications, and turn off the "Suggested" notifications. These may not appear if you're not signed in with a Microsoft account.

Expand "Notifications". It has a bell icon next to it. Then uncheck the first two options.

  • Show notifications on the lock screen
  • Show reminders and incoming VoIP calls on the lock screen

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Uncheck all three boxes at the bottom as well, and that should also get rid of all the "finish setting up your PC" prompts, among other things.

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