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2026.08.24

Tweaks · Privacy & suggested content

Privacy and suggested content tweaks

This is the area most people run Win11Debloat for: less data sent to Microsoft, and no more tips, suggestions and ads. There are 8 tweaks. Default mode applies four of them. The other four have real trade-offs, such as losing all app notifications or the ability to find a lost laptop. Each is explained below, down to the individual registry values.

Checked against Win11Debloat 2026.08.24Updated 3 min read
On this page 5 sections
  1. The eight tweaks at a glance
  2. What “Disable telemetry” actually changes
  3. What “Disable suggestions” covers
  4. Every privacy tweak, in detail
  5. Questions

The eight tweaks at a glance

TweakWhat it doesDefaultTrade-off
TelemetryDiagnostic data, advertising ID, activity history, app-launch tracking and 8 scheduled tasks●None for most people. Shows “managed by your organization”
SuggestionsTips, Start suggestions, Settings ads, sync provider ads, auto-installed suggested apps●None
Lock screen tipsFun facts and tips on the lock screen●Also turns off the lock screen spotlight
Edge adsEdge's news feed, shopping assistant, recommendations and more●Edge says it is “managed by your organization”
Settings 365 adsMicrosoft 365 Copilot promotions on Settings HomeNone
NotificationsAll app notifications, including Teams, WhatsApp, Discord and SlackYou will miss messages
Location servicesWindows location for every appMaps, local weather and anything else that needs your location stop working
Find My DevicePeriodic location reports for Find My DeviceYou cannot locate a lost or stolen laptop

What “Disable telemetry” actually changes

The name undersells it. -DisableTelemetry writes 15 registry values, and also disables 8 scheduled tasks that collect compatibility and usage data. Here they are in plain language, from the comments in the project's own .reg file:

SettingValue
Diagnostic data levelAllowTelemetry = 0, the lowest level. Only Enterprise and Education honour level 0. Home and Pro treat it as Required, the lowest level they allow.
Advertising ID for personalised ads in appsOff
Tailored experiences based on your diagnostic dataOff
Online speech recognitionOff
Improve inking and typing, inking and typing personalisation, contact harvestingOff (4 values)
Accepted privacy policy for personalisationReset
Track app launches to improve Start and searchOff
Activity historyOff, by policy
Feedback requestsNever
Edge: browsing data for personalisation, and Edge diagnostic dataOff, by policy (2 values)

On our Windows 11 25H2 test PC, the 8 scheduled tasks were already disabled or missing on the test image, so only the registry changed. On a home PC, expect them to be switched off. Undoing the tweak in the wizard turns them back on. Test results.

What “Disable suggestions” covers

-DisableSuggestions writes 18 values. Together they switch off the places Windows promotes things:

  • The welcome experience after updates, and “Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device”
  • Suggestions and recommendations in Start
  • Tips and suggestions while you use Windows, and suggested content in Settings
  • Account notifications in Settings and Start
  • Sync provider ads in File Explorer (OneDrive promotions)
  • Automatic installation of suggested apps
  • “Suggested” notifications, Windows Backup reminders, and Phone Link suggestions

None of these are needed for anything. This is the safest tweak in the list.

Every privacy tweak, in detail

Each card shows the switch, the exact registry values from the release's .reg file, and the undo file that reverses it.

Disable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads

defaultpolicySysprep

This setting disables telemetry, diagnostic data collection, activity history, app-launch tracking, targeted ads and more. It limits the data that is sent to Microsoft about your device and usage. If you are a Windows Insider, updates may be blocked until optional diagnostic data collection is turned back on.

Switch
-DisableTelemetry
Shown while running
Disabling telemetry and diagnostic data collection
Undo option
Enable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 13 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. 6 values came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled 2 → 1; HasAccepted not set → 1; Enabled not set → 1; RestrictImplicitInkCollection 0 → not set; RestrictImplicitTextCollection 0 → not set; Start_TrackProgs not set → 1.

What changed
TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy2→0
HasAcceptedHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacynot set→0
EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Input\TIPCnot set→0
RestrictImplicitInkCollectionHKCU\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization0→1
RestrictImplicitTextCollectionHKCU\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization0→1
HarvestContactsHKCU\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore1→0
AcceptedPrivacyPolicyHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings1→0
Start_TrackProgsHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advancednot set→0
PublishUserActivitiesHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Systemnot set→0
NumberOfSIUFInPeriodHKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rulesnot set→0
PeriodInNanoSecondsHKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rulesnot set→not set
PersonalizationReportingEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
DiagnosticDataHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
Registry changes 15 values · HKCU + HKLM
Regfiles/Disable_Telemetry.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfoLet Apps use Advertising ID for Relevant Ads in Windows 10EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrivacyTailored experiences with diagnostic data for Current UserTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacyOnline Speech RecognitionHasAcceptedDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Input\TIPCImprove Inking & Typing RecognitionEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalizationInking & Typing PersonalizationRestrictImplicitInkCollectionDWORD1 0x00000001
RestrictImplicitTextCollectionDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStoreHarvestContactsDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Personalization\SettingsAcceptedPrivacyPolicyDWORD0 0x00000000
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollectionpolicySend only Required Diagnostic and Usage DataAllowTelemetryDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedDisable Let Windows improve Start and search results by tracking app launchesStart_TrackProgsDWORD0 0x00000000
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SystempolicyDisable Activity HistoryPublishUserActivitiesDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\RulesSet Feedback Frequency to NeverNumberOfSIUFInPeriodDWORD0 0x00000000
PeriodInNanoSeconds—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyDisable personalization of ads, Microsoft Edge, search, news and other Microsoft services by sending browsing history, favorites and collections, usage and other browsing data to Microsoft Disable required and optional diagnostic data about browser usagePersonalizationReportingEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
DiagnosticDataDWORD0 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Telemetry.reg (“Enable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Telemetry.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfoLet Apps use Advertising ID for Relevant Ads in WindowsEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrivacyTailored experiences with diagnostic dataTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacyOnline Speech RecognitionHasAcceptedDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Input\TIPCImprove Inking & Typing RecognitionEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalizationInking & Typing PersonalizationRestrictImplicitInkCollection—deleted
RestrictImplicitTextCollection—deleted
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStoreHarvestContactsDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Personalization\SettingsAcceptedPrivacyPolicyDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrackSend Optional & Required Diagnostic and Usage DataShowedToastAtLevelDWORD3 0x00000003
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollectionpolicyAllowTelemetryDWORD3 0x00000003
MaxTelemetryAllowedDWORD3 0x00000003
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedEnable Let Windows improve Start and search results by tracking app launchesStart_TrackProgsDWORD1 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SystempolicyEnable Activity HistoryPublishUserActivities—deleted
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Siuf\RulesSet Feedback Frequency to Auto (default)NumberOfSIUFInPeriod—deleted
PeriodInNanoSeconds—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyAllow personalization of ads, Microsoft Edge, search, news and other Microsoft services by sending browsing history, favorites and collections, usage and other browsing data to Microsoft Allow sending required and optional diagnostic data about browser usagePersonalizationReportingEnabled—deleted
DiagnosticData—deleted

Disable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows

defaultSysprep

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.

Switch
-DisableSuggestions
Shown while running
Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads throughout Windows
Undo option
Enable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 18 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. 14 values came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: SubscribedContent-310093Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-338388Enabled not set → 1; Start_IrisRecommendations not set → 1; SubscribedContent-338393Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-353694Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-353696Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-353698Enabled not set → 1; EnableAccountNotifications not set → 1; ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled not set → 1; ShowSyncProviderNotifications not set → 1; Enabled not set → 1; OptedIn not set → 1; Start_AccountNotifications not set → 1; Enabled not set → 1.

What changed
SubscribedContent-310093EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
SubscribedContent-338388EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager1→0
Start_IrisRecommendationsHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advancednot set→0
SubscribedContent-338389EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager1→0
SoftLandingEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager1→0
SubscribedContent-338393EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
SubscribedContent-353694EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
SubscribedContent-353696EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
SubscribedContent-353698EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
EnableAccountNotificationsHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotificationsnot set→0
ScoobeSystemSettingEnabledHKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagementnot set→0
ShowSyncProviderNotificationsHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advancednot set→0
SilentInstalledAppsEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager1→0
EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.Suggestednot set→0
OptedInHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Mobilitynot set→0
Start_AccountNotificationsHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advancednot set→0
EnabledHKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupRemindernot set→0
Registry changes 18 values · HKCU
Regfiles/Disable_Windows_Suggestions.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what's new and suggestedSubscribedContent-310093EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerOccasionally show suggestions in StartSubscribedContent-338388EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedShow recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more in startStart_IrisRecommendationsDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use WindowsSubscribedContent-338389EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
SoftLandingEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me suggested content in the Settings appSubscribedContent-338393EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
SubscribedContent-353694EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
SubscribedContent-353696EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
SubscribedContent-353698EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotificationsDisable Show me notifications in the Settings appEnableAccountNotificationsDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagementSuggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of WindowsScoobeSystemSettingEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedSync provider adsShowSyncProviderNotificationsDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerAutomatic Installation of Suggested AppsSilentInstalledAppsEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.SuggestedDisable "Suggested" app notifications (Ads for MS services)EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MobilityDisable Show me suggestions for using my mobile device with Windows (Phone Link suggestions)OptedInDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedDisable Show account-related notificationsStart_AccountNotificationsDWORD0 0x00000000
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminderDisable Windows Backup reminder notificationsEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Windows_Suggestions.reg (“Enable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Windows_Suggestions.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what's new and suggestedSubscribedContent-310093EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerOccasionally show suggestions in StartSubscribedContent-338388EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedShow recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more in startStart_IrisRecommendationsDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use WindowsSubscribedContent-338389EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
SoftLandingEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me suggested content in the Settings appSubscribedContent-338393EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
SubscribedContent-353694EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
SubscribedContent-353696EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
SubscribedContent-353698EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotificationsEnable Show me notifications in the Settings appEnableAccountNotificationsDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagementSuggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of WindowsScoobeSystemSettingEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedSync provider adsShowSyncProviderNotificationsDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerAutomatic Installation of Suggested AppsSilentInstalledAppsEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.SuggestedEnable "Suggested" app notifications (Ads for MS services)EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MobilityEnable Show me suggestions for using my mobile device with Windows (Phone Link suggestions)OptedInDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedEnable Show account-related notificationsStart_AccountNotificationsDWORD1 0x00000001
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminderEnable Windows Backup reminder notificationsEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsBackupDisableMonitoringDWORD0 0x00000000

Disable Windows Notifications (From apps and other senders)

Sysprep

Disables native Windows notifications from apps and other senders, this includes notifications from apps like Discord, WhatsApp, Teams, and Slack.

Switch
-DisableNotifications
Shown while running
Disabling Windows notifications and reminders
Undo option
Enable Windows notifications and reminders

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value.

The undo file reverted the change. One value came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: ToastEnabled not set → 1.

What changed
ToastEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotificationsnot set→0
Registry changes 1 value · HKCU
Regfiles/Disable_Notifications.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotificationsToastEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Notifications.reg (“Enable Windows notifications and reminders”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Notifications.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotificationsToastEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001

Disable Windows location services & app location access

policySysprep

This will turn off Windows Location Services and deny apps access to your location. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch
-DisableLocationServices
Shown while running
Disabling Windows location services and app location access
Undo option
Enable Windows location services & app location access

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value.

Importing the undo file put it back exactly as before.

What changed
DisableLocationHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensorsnot set→1
Registry changes 1 value · HKLM
Regfiles/Disable_Location_Services.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensorspolicyDisableLocationDWORD1 0x00000001

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.reg (“Enable Windows location services & app location access”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Location_Services.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensorspolicyDisableLocation—deleted

Disable Find My Device location tracking

policySysprep

This will turn off the 'Find My Device' feature, which periodically sends your device's location to Microsoft. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch
-DisableFindMyDevice
Shown while running
Disabling Find My Device location tracking
Undo option
Enable Find My Device location tracking

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value.

Importing the undo file put it back exactly as before.

What changed
AllowFindMyDeviceHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FindMyDevicenot set→0
Registry changes 1 value · HKLM
Regfiles/Disable_Find_My_Device.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FindMyDevicepolicyDisable Find My Device location trackingAllowFindMyDeviceDWORD0 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Find_My_Device.reg (“Enable Find My Device location tracking”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Find_My_Device.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FindMyDevicepolicyRestore Find My Device to Windows defaultAllowFindMyDevice—deleted

Disable tips & tricks on the lock screen

defaultSysprep

This will turn off the lockscreen spotlight option and disable the tips, tricks and fun facts that appear on the lock screen.

Switch
-DisableLockscreenTips
Shown while running
Disabling tips & tricks on the lock screen
Undo option
Enable tips & tricks on the lock screen

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 2 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. One value came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: SubscribedContent-338387Enabled not set → 1.

What changed
SubscribedContent-338387EnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagernot set→0
RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager1→0
Registry changes 2 values · HKCU
Regfiles/Disable_Lockscreen_Tips.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screenSubscribedContent-338387EnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Lockscreen_Tips.reg (“Enable tips & tricks on the lock screen”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Lockscreen_Tips.regsource
KeyValueData
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screenSubscribedContent-338387EnabledDWORD1 0x00000001
RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabledDWORD1 0x00000001

Disable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge

defaultpolicySysprep

This will turn off various distractions from Microsoft Edge such as ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch
-DisableEdgeAds
Shown while running
Disabling ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge
Undo option
Enable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 13 registry values.

Importing the undo file put all 13 back exactly as before.

What changed
NewTabPageContentEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSitesHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→1
EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
TabServicesEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
AlternateErrorPagesEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
UserFeedbackAllowedHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
ShowRecommendationsEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
WalletDonationEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
HideFirstRunExperienceHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
DefaultBrowserSettingEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabledHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButtonHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edgenot set→0
Registry changes 13 values · HKLM
Regfiles/Disable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyDisable Microsoft Edge recommendations, feedback popups, MSN news feed, sponsored links, shopping assistant, and more.NewTabPageContentEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSitesDWORD1 0x00000001
EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
TabServicesEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
AlternateErrorPagesEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
UserFeedbackAllowedDWORD0 0x00000000
ShowRecommendationsEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
WalletDonationEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
HideFirstRunExperienceDWORD0 0x00000000
DefaultBrowserSettingEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabledDWORD0 0x00000000
ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButtonDWORD0 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.reg (“Enable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyEnable Microsoft Edge recommendations, feedback popups, MSN news feed, sponsored links, shopping assistant, and more.NewTabPageContentEnabled—deleted
NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites—deleted
EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled—deleted
TabServicesEnabled—deleted
AlternateErrorPagesEnabled—deleted
UserFeedbackAllowed—deleted
ShowRecommendationsEnabled—deleted
WalletDonationEnabled—deleted
HideFirstRunExperience—deleted
DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled—deleted
DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabled—deleted
SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled—deleted
ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButton—deleted

Hide Microsoft 365 Copilot ads in Settings Home

policyWindows 11 21H2+Sysprep

This will turn off the Microsoft 365 Copilot ads that appear in the Settings Home page.

Switch
-DisableSettings365Ads
Shown while running
Disabling Microsoft 365 Copilot ads in Settings Home
Undo option
Show Microsoft 365 Copilot ads in Settings Home

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value.

Importing the undo file put it back exactly as before.

What changed
DisableConsumerAccountStateContentHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContentnot set→1
Registry changes 1 value · HKLM
Regfiles/Disable_Settings_365_Ads.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContentpolicyDisable MS 365 Ads in Settings HomeDisableConsumerAccountStateContentDWORD1 0x00000001

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Settings_365_Ads.reg (“Show Microsoft 365 Copilot ads in Settings Home”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Settings_365_Ads.regsource
KeyValueData
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContentpolicyEnable MS 365 Ads in Settings HomeDisableConsumerAccountStateContent—deleted

Questions

Does Win11Debloat stop all telemetry?

No tool can, short of blocking Microsoft's servers. It turns diagnostic data down to the lowest level your edition allows, switches off the optional data collection in Settings and disables the known collection tasks. On Home and Pro, Windows still sends the Required level, which Microsoft says is the minimum needed to keep Windows secure and updated.

Why does Settings say “Your organization prevents sending diagnostic data”?

Because the telemetry tweak sets a policy. That message is the sign it worked. More about that message.

Should I disable Find My Device?

Only if you never take the PC out of the house. Find My Device is the way to locate a lost or stolen laptop. Win11Debloat leaves it on in Default mode.

Keep going

AI featuresCopilot, Recall, Click to Do and AI in Edge, Paint and Notepad.Default modeExactly what the recommended defaults remove and change."Managed by your organization"Why the banner appears and how to clear it.

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