remove windows 11 ad on windows 10

MEKI KATT 1 Reputation point
2022-05-08T08:32:26.603+00:00

on my laptop every few weeks i get a "recommendation " to try out windows 11
i want to turn that off

and no i dont want to try windows 11 the more i learn about it the more sure i am i definitely don't want it
for starters its combining the power and space usage of windows 10(actually it uses even more ) with the functionality of a lightweight Chromebook and then the tpm module trusted platform stuff

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  1. T. Kujala 8,706 Reputation points
    2022-05-08T08:57:30.477+00:00

    Hi @MEKI KATT ,

    You can try the following method.

    block windows11 upgrade

    • Select Start.
    • Type gpedit.msc.
    • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business.
    • Double-click on "Select the target Feature Update version".
    • Set the policy to Enabled.
    • Type Windows 10 in the first field, and 21H2 in the second field.
    • Select OK.
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  2. Kapil Arya 7,771 Reputation points MVP
    2022-05-09T05:12:30.56+00:00

    Hello,

    If your system is eligible for Windows 11, it is recommended to upgrade as you get industry's latest features.

    Else, setting Windows 10 target version may help in your case. Refer this guide:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/select-the-target-feature-update-version-in-windows-10

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP


  3. success goodluck 0 Reputation points
    2024-05-15T15:58:15.3266667+00:00

    what a details article, my PC has really been giving me issues with their ads apperance. All thanks to your information on how to stop ads on window 11. Thanks so much

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