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How do I turn off lock screen ads even though "personalization -> lock screen -> helpful tips and treats" is unchecked?

Anonymous
Dec 5, 2024, 9:29 AM

Before you tell me "uncheck the box in personalization -> lock screen" that says playfully "helps and tips and tricks and treats and goodies" look at my picture below that shows its already unchecked. I am plagued ceaselessly by NASDAQ WEATHER CYBER MONDAY GIVING TUESDAY TRAFFIC whenever I open up my screen. Windows 11 home. Ads are still there. Micro$soft still $hilling. Do I just gotta switch to Linux for my peace of mind? Is there no way to appease the shareholders with payment suitable to remove constant barrages of fact$ tip$ and $uggestions?

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  1. Anonymous
    Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Hi, I’m Vinay. Thanks for reaching out.

    I’m here to help you today.

    I’m sorry that you are experiencing this issue . Please try below steps which can fix the issue .

    1. Turn Off Microsoft Spotlight also. Open Settings - Personalisation - Lockscreen - Change the Background to Picture or Slideshow, instead of Windows Spotlight.
    2. If that doesn’t work then try registry editor

    Press win + R then type “regedit” and click Ok

    Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent

    Right-click on the CloudContent folder, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it “ DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures” and set its value to 1.

    Restart your computer and see if it helps.

    I hope this resolves your issue! If you have any queries, please let me know.

    Regards,

    Vinay

    Time Zone :(UTC + 5:30)

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  2. Anonymous
    Dec 12, 2024, 11:14 AM

    Just wanted to update that I tried all this and it still doesn't work. First of all there was no 'CloudContent' under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. I created one with the disable features key anyway. I did find a 'CloudContent' under HKEY_CURRENT_USER' and added a disable features key to that as well. I still get tipsss when I close my laptop lid OR hit windows key + L.

    Also yes, background is a picture and not Microsoft Spotlight.

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  3. Anonymous
    Feb 5, 2025, 9:37 AM

    Navigate to "lock screen status" (it's right there in your screenshot) and set it to "None" instead of "Weather and more"

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