On Windows 11 , the system receives a unique advertising identification number that allows advertising companies to track your activities to show you personalized ads when using certain apps.

This guide will teach you the steps to disable advertising tracking on Windows 11 apps.

Disable advertising tracking on Windows 11

To disable advertising tracking on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 11.
  2. Click on Privacy & security .
  3. Under the “Windows permissions” section, click the General tab.
  4. Turn off the “Let apps show me personalized ads by using my advertising ID” toggle switch.

While on the “General” page, you can also disable the options to prevent websites from showing content based on your language, Windows 11 from tracking your app’s activity and suggested content in the Settings app.