Windows 10: Stop Xbox Ad Notifications

Title: Stop Xbox Ad Notifications on Your Laptop

Introduction

If you're receiving repeated ads notifications on your laptop, even though you've never used it for gaming or any other purpose related to Xbox, this article will guide you on how to stop these notifications.

Steps to Stop Xbox Ad Notifications

Uninstall Xbox App

1. Click the Start button and type "Xbox" in the search bar.
2. Right-click the Xbox app and select "Uninstall."
3. Confirm the uninstallation when prompted.

Disable Xbox Advertising ID

1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Click on "Privacy."
3. Under the "General" section, click on "Feedback & diagnostics."
4. Change the setting to "Off."

Reset Advertising ID

1. Go back to the "Privacy" settings.
2. Click on "General."
3. Scroll down to "Advertising ID" and click on "View ID."
4. Click on "Reset advertising ID."

Disable Notifications

1. Click on the Start button and select "Settings."
2. Click on "System."
3. Click on "Notifications & actions."
4. Under "Notifications," turn off "Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows."

Update Windows

1. Click on the Start button and select "Settings."
2. Click on "Update & Security."
3. Click on "Windows Update."
4. Click on "Check for updates."
5. Install any available updates.

Use Third-Party Software

If the above steps don't work, you can use third-party software like CCleaner or AdwCleaner to remove any unwanted adware or malware.

References

• Microsoft Support. (n.d.). Turn off tips, tricks, and suggestions in Windows 10. [Online]. Available: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028663/windows-10-turn-off-tips-tricks-and-suggestions
• How-To Geek. (2021). How to Stop Windows 10 from Showing Ads. [Online]. Available: https://www.howtogeek.com/445021/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-showing-ads/
• TechRadar. (2021). How to stop Windows 10 from showing ads. [Online]. Available: https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-showing-ads

Summary

In this article, we've covered how to stop Xbox Ad Notifications on your laptop. We've discussed uninstalling the Xbox app, disabling the Xbox Advertising ID, resetting the advertising ID, disabling notifications, updating Windows, and using third-party software. By following these steps, you should be able to stop the repeated ads notifications on your laptop.