Winpilot’s new update makes it an unofficial ad blocker for Windows 11

You can download it from its GitHub page

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Published onMay 6, 2024

published onMay 6, 2024

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Not long ago, some of us sawQR codes promoting Copilotand other Microsoft products, which seemed intruding. Then, after the KB5037000 update, Microsoft started showingapp recommendations in the Start menu.

Several users and evenformer Microsoft employees criticized the decisionto introduce ads in Windows 11’s Start menu.

Amidst all this, many solutions were provided online; one was to toggle offShow recommendations for tips, app promotions, and moreunderSettings>Personalization.

One ad blocker app with a cool name,Oh Frick Go Back, is getting popular, as it enables users to disable different types of ads in Windows 11 with a single click. And, with it joining the parade is a well-established app, Winpilot, which is a Windows debloater app (formerly known as Bloatynosy).

Earlier, the app could remove unwanted apps from your device, but now, with the newest version of Winpilot, 2024.5.5, it can help you remove ads with a few toggles. The aim is to remove bloat without any hassle.

Here is what therelease notes of the appsaid:

Adblock for the Windows 11 UI now integrated into Winpilot. Sounds strange, but it’s also unfortunately a strange development on@Microsoft‘s part.https://t.co/LrKCWINsLl#winpilot#Windows11#Ads#adblock#clippypic.twitter.com/0b1cvtSa5F— Belim (@builtbybel)May 3, 2024

Seems like we’re all getting tired and annoyed by the new advertising on the Windows 11 UI, right? That’s why Winpilot is introducing a new feature/plugin calledAdblock for Windows.It focuses solely on removing ads from the Windows 11 UI. Special thanks toelevenforumfor the inspiration!

In the best-case scenario, everything should look like this. All toggles are set to 0/disabled

If you would like to disable Start Menu ads, Personalized Ads, Welcome Experience Ads, Finish Setup Ads, General Tips and Ads, Settings Ads, Lock Screen Tips and Ads, File Explorer Ads, and Tailored experiences, you should get the Winpilot’s latest version on your Windows 11 computer.

You can download it from itsGitHub page, but remember that it is third-party software, so you need to be careful when installing it on your device.

Once installed, the app automatically turns off all types of ads; however, you can always turn on the ones you like.

Have you tried Winpilot’s latest feature yet? If so, share your experience with our readers in the comments section below.

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Winpilot’s new update makes it an unofficial ad blocker for Windows 11