Disable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows
Privacy & Suggested ContentAll Windows 10/11 versionsRevertible
This setting removes many annoying distractions from Windows. This includes things like notifications, reminders and sync provider ads. It also prevents automated installation of suggested apps.
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Disable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout WindowsRegistry
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; Show me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what's new and suggested
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager]
"SubscribedContent-310093Enabled"=dword:00000000
; Occasionally show suggestions in Start
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager]
"SubscribedContent-338388Enabled"=dword:00000000
"SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled"=dword:00000000
; Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more in start
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"Start_IrisRecommendations"=dword:00000000
; Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager]
"SubscribedContent-338389Enabled"=dword:00000000
"SoftLandingEnabled"=dword:00000000
; Show me suggested content in the Settings app
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager]
"SubscribedContent-338393Enabled"=dword:00000000
"SubscribedContent-353694Enabled"=dword:00000000
"SubscribedContent-353696Enabled"=dword:00000000
"SubscribedContent-353698Enabled"=dword:00000000
; Disable Show me notifications in the Settings app
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotifications]
"EnableAccountNotifications"=dword:00000000
; Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement]
"ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled"=dword:00000000
; Sync provider ads
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"ShowSyncProviderNotifications"=dword:00000000
; Automatic Installation of Suggested Apps
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager]
"SilentInstalledAppsEnabled"=dword:00000000
; Disable "Suggested" app notifications (Ads for MS services)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.Suggested]
"Enabled"=dword:00000000
; Disable Show me suggestions for using my mobile device with Windows (Phone Link suggestions)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Mobility]
"OptedIn"=dword:00000000
; Disable Show account-related notifications
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"Start_AccountNotifications"=dword:00000000
; Disable Windows Backup reminder notifications
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminder]
"Enabled"=dword:00000000
Code to Revert
Enable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout WindowsRegistry
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