Microsoft is known to include ads in their operating systems, and Windows 10 is no exception. Recently, users reported that Microsoft is now showing Teams ads when users try to ‘get help’ on Windows 10. Microsoft works hard to promote features, products, and services on Windows 11 or Windows 10. According to GHacks, the latest place Microsoft is placing ads is in the Get Help app.
What are Teams ads?
When users try to “get help” on Windows 10, they are now shown ads for Microsoft Teams. When users open the Get Help app, potentially asking for help on their PC, a banner about Microsoft Teams Essentials is displayed, along with a Learn More link that directs users to the Microsoft Teams Essentials webpagealthough the logo can be manually dismissed.
This is a new development that surprised many users. Ads are displayed in the form of a pop-up that appears when users click the Get Help button.
Microsoft’s ad reads as follows:
Increase productivity and collaboration while staying organized with new conferencing solutions designed for small businesses. learn more.”
Why are these ads annoying?
These ads are annoying because they interrupt the user’s workflow and can be distracting. Users who are trying to troubleshoot a problem on their computer may not want to see an advertisement for Microsoft Teams. In addition, some users may not be interested in using Microsoft Teams at all, and these ads can be considered intrusive.
also, The promotional banner is a bit annoying because it appears to display the same Teams Essentials ad Regardless of which setup you’re using, though, the topic isn’t entirely related to Teams itself. Therefore, if the user wants to know something about the system, the Teams Essentials link will not be useful.
How to remove Teams ads
Fortunately, there are several ways to remove Teams ads from Windows 10. Here are some solutions you can try
Solution 1: Disable Allow Apps to Use Your Advertising Identifier
One way to remove Teams ads is to disable allowing apps to use your advertising ID. This can be done by following these steps:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > General.
- Turn off Allow apps to use your advertising ID.
This will prevent Windows 10 from using your advertising ID to serve targeted ads, including Teams ads.
Solution 2: Use a third-party tool
Another way to remove Teams ads is to use a third party tool. However, it is not recommended because these tools may be unreliable and may cause other problems with your computer. It is best to use the built-in Windows 10 settings to remove ads.
Solution 3: Turn off Microsoft Store Ads
If you want to turn off all Microsoft Store ads, including Teams ads, you can do so by following these steps:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > General.
- Turn off Allow Windows to track application launches to improve search and startup results.
- Turn off Show Windows welcome experience after updates and sometimes at login to highlight what’s new and suggested.
This will turn off all Microsoft Store ads, including Teams ads.
Conclusion
in May, Microsoft Also pushed more promotional content into the Settings app, which showed an ad for Microsoft 365. Previously, such ads for Microsoft 365 also appeared in Windows 10 OOBE. In April, Microsoft pushed more MSN news and ads into the redesigned Windows 11 Weather app. Although later the icon was removed and tools were put in its place.
Microsoft’s decision to show Teams ads when users try to “get help” on Windows 10 has been met with criticism from users. However, there are several ways to remove these ads, including disabling Allow apps to use the advertising ID and turning off Microsoft Store ads. By following these steps, users can remove Teams ads and enjoy a more streamlined experience on Windows 10.
