Small problem (Windows 11)

[Saint]

I did a Windows 11 update and now every time I start Windows a box comes up on my home screen and also others, I attached a picture of it. Any one tyell me how to get rid of this popping up all the time????
Thank you.
Steve

 

[kudzu_kid]

Are you "clicking" on your wallpaper once it comes up? Often there are several areas you don't want to click on (stories about pictures, etc.) Most of that you can turn off but I can't tell which one you may've clicked on (or near). If it's coming up "automagically", try this:
In Windows 11, open Settings > System > Notifications, then scroll down and unfurl Additional settings. Disable Show the Windows welcome experience, Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows, and Get tips and suggestions.
Let us know how you make out. You may need to drill into "Notifications" a bit. If you're using a "lock" screen (PIN or Password) just try hitting ENTER (no clicking the mouse on anything) once or twice - once things come up and settle down.

 

[Saint]

Are you "clicking" on your wallpaper once it comes up? Often there are several areas you don't want to click on (stories about pictures, etc.) Most of that you can turn off but I can't tell which one you may've clicked on (or near). If it's coming up "automagically", try this:
In Windows 11, open Settings > System > Notifications, then scroll down and unfurl Additional settings. Disable Show the Windows welcome experience, Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows, and Get tips and suggestions.
Let us know how you make out. You may need to drill into "Notifications" a bit. If you're using a "lock" screen (PIN or Password) just try hitting ENTER (no clicking the mouse on anything) once or twice - once things come up and settle down.

tried to change things in Notifications but that did not work. I'll check Notifications again to see if there is something else to shut off.
Steve

 

[Hit_Factor]

That comes up from clicking the icon just above and to the right of the window.

Right click on desktop and click personalize, the change the background to something other than windows spotlight.

This is not a notification problem.

 

[Saint]

That comes up from clicking the icon just above and to the right of the window.

Right click on desktop and click personalize, the change the background to something other than windows spotlight.

This is not a notification problem.

Thank you that fixed the problem, Steve

 

[dave3825]

If you like to tweak stuff, and turn useless stuff off, have a look at these. I have used the first one for a few years on one PC and love it. Recently just started using the second on a different PC and so far so good.




O&O ShutUp10++ means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 and Windows 11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 and Windows 11 should respect your privacy by deciding which unwanted functions should be deactivated.
https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10
O&O ShutUp10++ is entirely free and does not have to be installed – it can be simply run directly and immediately on your PC. And it will not install or download retrospectively unwanted or unnecessary software, like so many other programs do these days!




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[Saint]

If you like to tweak stuff, and turn useless stuff off, have a look at these. I have used the first one for a few years on one PC and love it. Recently just started using the second on a different PC and so far so good.




O&O ShutUp10++ means you have full control over which comfort functions under Windows 10 and Windows 11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far. Using a very simple interface, you decide how Windows 10 and Windows 11 should respect your privacy by deciding which unwanted functions should be deactivated.
O&O ShutUp10++ - O&O Software GmbH
O&O ShutUp10++ is entirely free and does not have to be installed – it can be simply run directly and immediately on your PC. And it will not install or download retrospectively unwanted or unnecessary software, like so many other programs do these days!




Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust from the user interface. In addition, it allows you to add extra value to existing Windows apps and tools with advanced context menus, options, and handy commands.

Thank you I will take a look at them
Steve

 

[BinaryMode]

Any one tyell me how to get rid of this popping up all the time????
Thank you.
Steve

Yeah, reinstall Winblows 11 and then immediately run the AtlasOS scripts found at Github. Problem solved. (GIT: Global Information Tracker) It's not for everyone though. YMMV. I won't touch Windows 11 with an eleven foot pole! I use Winblows 10 but I stripped the living crap out of it. Any very small remainder of telemetry is blocked via NextDNS (like Pi-hole for the cloud). There's also an unofficial NextDNS Android App at the F-Droid play store which will allow you to configure, block and unblock domains, as well as view domain query traffic. My phone doesn't even run stock Android either. I use something called CalyxOS. Though, I want to check out GrapheneOS.

 

[kc2asb]

If you like to tweak stuff, and turn useless stuff off, have a look at these. I have used the first one for a few years on one PC and love it. Recently just started using the second on a different PC and so far so good.

Definitely worth considering. Windows 11 is really pop up city but I did turn enough stuff off to make it bearable. Wish I could stick with Windows 10 indefinitely but Microsoft in their infinite "wisdom" says no more support soon. Oh well.