Remove Tips from Settings Windows 10: 3 Ways

If you want to remove tips from Settings in Windows 10, the quickest way is to open Settings > System > Notifications & actions, then uncheck the box labeled “Show me tips about Windows.” That single toggle stops the lock screen suggestions, Start menu tips, and the pop-up notifications that appear after updates or feature changes. The setting is per-user, so you only need to change it on the account you sign in with.

Why Windows 10 Shows Tips in the First Place

Windows 10 includes a built-in “Get tips” feature that Microsoft uses to introduce new features, suggest settings changes, and promote apps like OneDrive or Microsoft Edge. These tips appear in several places: as toast notifications in the lower-right corner, as suggested content in the Start menu, on the lock screen, and inside the Settings app itself. Microsoft enables them by default because they reduce support calls and help users discover features they might otherwise miss. The tips are tied to your Microsoft account and your device activity, so they can feel repetitive if you have used Windows for years.

There is a common misconception that disabling tips requires editing the registry or using Group Policy. That is only true for turning off tips for all users on a managed network. For a single home PC, the Settings toggle is sufficient and the change takes effect immediately without a restart.

How to Turn Off Tips in Settings (Step by Step)

The main toggle lives in the Notifications area, but there are two other settings that control tip-like content. Here is the full set of steps for a typical Windows 10 installation (version 1903 and later):

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to System > Notifications & actions.
3. Scroll down to the Notifications section.
4. Uncheck “Show me tips about Windows”.
5. Go back to Settings home, then open Personalization > Start.
6. Turn off “Show suggestions occasionally in Start”.
7. Open Personalization > Lock screen.
8. Under Background, change the dropdown from “Windows spotlight” to a picture or slideshow. This removes the lock screen tips that appear with spotlight images.

After step 4, you will stop receiving the toast notifications. Steps 6 and 8 are optional but recommended if you want a completely tip-free experience. The Start menu suggestions are not technically “tips”, but they are promotional content that many users find equally annoying.

What the Toggle Actually Does

The “Show me tips about Windows” toggle controls a feature called Windows Tips, which is part of the Get Help app infrastructure. When enabled, Windows periodically downloads tip content from Microsoft servers and displays it based on your usage patterns. Disabling the toggle does not uninstall any app and does not remove the Get Help app itself; it simply stops the delivery of new tips. Existing tips that are already cached on your device may still appear until you dismiss them, but no new ones will arrive.

One important detail: the toggle is per-user. If you have multiple accounts on the same PC, each account has its own setting. A standard user can change it for themselves; an administrator can change it for all users via Group Policy, but that is overkill for a home machine.

Alternative Methods: Group Policy and Registry

If the Settings toggle does not work (which can happen after a major feature update resets some preferences), you can use the Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. Home edition does not include gpedit.msc, so you would need to use the Registry Editor instead.

Group Policy method:

1. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Cloud Content.
3. Double-click “Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences”.
4. Set it to Enabled, then click OK.

Registry method (all editions):

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager.
3. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named SoftLandingEnabled if it does not exist.
4. Set its value to 0.
5. Restart your PC or sign out and back in.

These methods are more thorough because they also disable other consumer suggestions, such as “Windows Welcome Experience” and “Suggestions in Settings”. However, they are not officially documented for the tips toggle alone, and Microsoft may change registry keys in future updates. The Settings toggle is the supported method.

Why Tips Sometimes Come Back

Users often report that tips reappear after a Windows feature update. This happens because a feature update can reset certain personalization settings to defaults. The tips toggle is one of the settings that may be re-enabled. If you have disabled tips and they return after an update, simply repeat the steps in the Settings menu. There is no permanent “never show again” flag that survives an upgrade, so you may need to do this once or twice a year.

Another reason tips might appear is that you are signed in with a Microsoft account and have enabled “Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows” in the privacy settings. To check that, go to Settings > Privacy > General and turn off the first toggle that says “Let Windows show tips and suggestions”. This is separate from the Notifications toggle and controls the in-app suggestions.

Does Disabling Tips Affect Performance or Security?

No. The tips feature is purely informational and does not affect system performance, battery life, or security. The only effect is that you will not see promotional content. Some users worry that disabling tips will prevent important notifications about security updates, but that is not the case. Windows Update and Windows Security notifications are controlled by separate settings and will continue to appear normally.

If you are in a corporate environment, your IT administrator may have already disabled tips via policy. In that case, the Settings toggle will appear grayed out and you cannot change it. That is expected behavior for managed devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I remove tips from the lock screen in Windows 10?
Change the lock screen background from “Windows spotlight” to a picture or slideshow. Spotlight is the feature that displays rotating images with occasional tips like “Did you know?”. You can do this in Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.

Q: Will disabling tips stop Microsoft from showing ads in the Start menu?
No. The tips toggle only affects the tip notifications. To stop suggested apps in the Start menu, turn off “Show suggestions occasionally in Start” in Settings > Personalization > Start. That is a separate setting.

Q: Can I remove the “Get tips” app from Windows 10?
You can uninstall the “Get Help” app via PowerShell, but the tips feature is part of the system and will still work. The recommended approach is to disable the toggle rather than uninstall system components.

Q: Why is the tips toggle grayed out in Settings?
This usually means your device is managed by an organization, or a Group Policy has disabled the setting. Check with your IT administrator. On a personal device, it should not be grayed out.

Q: Do I need to restart after turning off tips?
No. The change applies immediately. Some tips that are already displayed may remain until you dismiss them, but no new ones will appear.

Q: Will this also remove the tips in the Settings app itself?
The Settings app occasionally shows a banner at the top suggesting a feature. That is controlled by the privacy toggle in Settings > Privacy > General. Turn off “Let Windows show tips and suggestions” to remove those banners.

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