Eradicate Windows 11’s annoying Microsoft ads with this free tool

Microsoft keeps pumping more and more ads into Windows 11. In addition to self-advertising in the Start menu, app recommendations, and pop-ups for Game Pass games, there are now also pop-ups for cloud storage that you can’t switch off. Ugh.

It’s enough to make people who simply want to work in peace on their computer rip their hair out in frustration. Although you can disable many of these features yourself by diving deep into the Windows 11 settings, there is an easier way.

Free tool for removing Windows ads and more

With the free Ashampoo Windows 11 AdBlock tool, you can declutter your Windows system relatively easily. You can see at a glance which types of built-in ads are active and deactivate them with a single click.

The freeware program doesn’t make any in-depth changes to Windows 11’s registry; instead, it simply taps into existing settings. This means that the options are limited, but you don’t have to worry about any potential damage to your Windows installation.

Ashampoo AdBlock works with all versions of Windows 11 and removes the following unwanted bits from the operating system:

Bing results in the search

Edge search bar widget

Adverts in the file explorer

“Finish Setup” advertising

General tips and adverts

Tips and adverts on the lock screen

Personalised advertising

Settings advertising

Start menu advertising

“Tailored Experiences”

“Welcome Experience” Advertising

More Windows notifications

Ashampoo Windows 11 AdBlock Download

You can simply download the Ashampoo AdBlock tool free of charge and start using it right away.

Alternatively, there are other providers of similar free tools, such as OFGB or Winpilot Adblock. The details differ, but the core functionality remains the same across all three apps — they’re designed to eradicate Windows 11’s ad annoyances.