Microsoft is now showing ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to block them Appearing for all Windows users via a new update, the ads highlight recommended apps from the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft ships Windows 11 with lots of promotions via notifications and ads. This is a step-by-step guide to blocking ads in Windows 11.

Microsoft appears to be blocking even more apps for customizing the user interface in Windows 11 24H2. Users noticed that ExplorerPatcher joined the recently blocked StartAllBack app.

To address this problem, Microsoft recommends that users install the latest version of GWSMO (4.3.68.0), released on November 22. This should be done before proceeding with the Windows 11 24H2 update.