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Microsoft removes all evidence that proves real ads in the Start menu on Windows 11
You can observe this change in Canary Preview build
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Published onMay 10, 2024
published onMay 10, 2024
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There have been many incidents with the new build introducing ads to the Start menu and lock screen, and Microsoft claims to be testing this new way of recommending apps and other things.
However, when Microsoft added the word ads with the name of the toggle for showing recommendations for tips, shortcuts, and apps and in Windows 11 Insider build 26200.5001 in the Canary channel.
This leads people to believe that they will soon see the real ads in the Start Menu, but Microsoft did not make an official announcement.
However, the Redmond tech giant changed the toggle name to the previous name with Windows Insider build 26212.
XenoPanther, a Windows leaker, posted by X (formerly known as Twitter), the toggle name has been changed back toShow recommendations for tips, app promotions, and moreunder the Settings app. Here is what he said in the post:
This has been renamed to “Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more” in build 26212https://t.co/bak8ylNHK4
Now that the name is back to the one it was before, it could be a sign that Microsoft might never be planning to bring real ads to the Start menu on Windows 11.
Brandon Leblanc, Senior Program Manager on the Windows Insider Program Team, said,
Yes, what was discovered back in April was a super old text string.
So, the change in the toggle for recommendations that was noticed in April was asuper old text string,and to prevent it from being relayed to real ads, Microsoft renamed it.
This is what the scenario is for now. However, if Microsoft eventually decides to introduce ads in the future, you may have the option to disable them. Alternatively, you can always use a third-party app to customize the Start menu to your preferences.
Since we are talking about a new feature introduced in Canary build 26212, let me tell you about other interesting changes:Start menu with floating widgets in Windows 11, andCopilot will be accessible from the Settings app on Windows 11; read these articles to learn more.
Surprisingly, these features are also not highlighted in the release notes for this build, so we don’t see them coming.
What do you think about this change? Share your opinions with our readers in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Start Menu,Windows 11
Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
