With the latest update, Windows 11 officially became “adware”
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Microsoft has been around for a while Windows 11It now sends the ads it tested in the Start menu to all users. newly published KB5036980 Windows 11 with its optional update has effectively become adware (software that displays ads to support its manufacturer). The relevant update is available in the Microsoft Store in the “Recommended” section of the Windows 11 Start menu. advertising of applications enables it to be done.
Get ready for ads in Windows 11
published KB5036980While , is essentially an optional update, its content will be part of next month’s “Patch Tuesday” update. Microsoft states in the update notes:Some Microsoft Store apps will be shown in the Recommended section of the Start menu.” says. The applications and software advertised here will come from a small group of developers for now.
On the other hand, it is possible to disable these ads, or “suggestions” as Microsoft calls them. If you have installed update KB5036980 Settings > Personalization > Start Go to the section and click “Show suggestions for tips, shortcuts, new apps and moreTurn off the ” option.
Windows started testing the relevant advertising feature in the Insider program a few weeks ago. It’s interesting to see the feature being released so quickly. However, Microsoft’s Windows 11 Start menu ads are not the company’s first advertising move. We have seen similar promotional moves on the lock screen and Start menu in Windows 10. Ads were also tested in Windows 11’s File Explorer last year, but they were not released.
