Microsoft announces that it is testing ads inside the Start menu on Windows 11, using the Recommended section to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store. The ads can be disabled but will be enabled by default.
Microsoft says it’s starting to test ads inside the Start menu on Windows 11 . The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store. “This will appear only for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the US and will not apply to commercial devices ,” says Microsoft in a blog post.
Microsoft is seeking feedback on the changes, so it’s possible the company could decide to ditch these ads in development builds of Windows 11 if there’s enough feedback that suggests they’re not going to be a popular addition. Microsoft started testing ads inside the File Explorer of Windows 11 last year before disabling the experiment in beta versions of Windows 11. Microsoft has been experimenting with ads inside Windows for more than 10 years.
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