• The Winpilot and OFGB apps are open-source tools that can help you block (or disable) ads on Windows 11 with only a few clicks from the Start menu, Lock screen, File Explorer, and other parts of the operating system.

Winpilot , a third-party app available on GitHub, is not just about ad-blocking. It’s primarily designed as a tool to debloat Windows 11 . Additionally, it provides options to quickly enable or disable privacy, system, gaming, and Taskbar settings, giving you more control over your Windows 11 experience.

The OFGB app is also available from GitHub, but it’s a tool specifically designed to disable specific features on Windows 11 that are considered ads, including recommendations from the Start menu, File Explorer, Lock screen, and more.

  • Block ads using Winpilot on Windows 11
  • Block ads using OFGB on Windows 11

Block ads using Winpilot on Windows 11

To block ads using the Winpilot app on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Winpilot GitHub page .
  2. Click the Winpilot.zip option under the “Assets” section.
  3. Save the file on your computer. Quick note: The browser may complain about the download because this tool modifies the operating system’s internal part.
  4. Open the folder containing the Winpilot.zip file.
  5. Select the file and click the Extract all button from the command bar.
  6. Click the Extract button.
  7. Click the Run anyway button (if applicable).
  8. Click the Yes button to elevate the application.
  9. Click the Setup tab.
  10. Turn off the options to block ads under the “Adblock for Windows 11” section.

Block ads using OFGB on Windows 11

To block ads using the OFGB app, use these steps:

  1. Open OFGB GitHub page .
  2. Click the OFGB.exe option under the “Assets” section.
  3. Save the file on your computer. Quick note: The browser may complain about the download because this is a tool that modifies the internal part of the operating system.
  4. Open the folder containing the executable and run it. Quick note: This application requires the .NET Desktop Runtime package. If the device doesn’t have this package, click the “Download it now” button to get it.
  5. Check the option to stop ads from different parts of the operating system.

After you complete the steps, you will be able to disable ads from File Explorer, Lock screen, Settings, Finish Setup, Welcome Experience, and Start menu. You will also be able to turn off general tips and tailored experience.

It’s worth noting that these tools do not replace system files or install other apps to block ads. Instead, they mostly modify the Registry to disable certain features of the operating system.