Microsoft Rolls Out Start Menu Ads in Windows 11 Update
Users can disable the new Start menu ads through simple settings adjustments.
- Microsoft has introduced ads in the Windows 11 Start menu as part of the KB5036980 update, aiming to promote apps from the Microsoft Store.
- The ads appear in the 'Recommended' section of the Start menu, alongside frequently used and newly installed apps.
- Users have expressed mixed feelings about the introduction of ads, with some criticizing the move as intrusive.
- Microsoft provides an easy option to disable these ads via the Settings app under Personalization and Start options.
- The update is optional for now but will become a standard part of future Windows 11 updates.
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