Microsoft Testing Ads Inside Start Menu on Windows 11, Seeking Feedback from Windows Testers

Microsoft Starts Testing Ads inside Start Menu on Windows 11

Tech giant Microsoft is making headlines once again as it recently announced that it has started testing advertisements within the Start menu on its latest operating system, Windows 11. In an attempt to further promote the applications available on the Microsoft Store, the company is utilizing the “Recommended” section of the Start menu for displaying these ad suggestions.
 

Microsoft Targets Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel

According to Microsoft, this feature will only be accessible to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel within the United States and will not be applicable to commercial devices managed by organizations. The announcement was made via a blog post on the official Windows Insider website.

Easy-to-Disable App Promotions

Although the app promotions are enabled by default, Windows 11 users will have the option to disable them. As per Microsoft’s intentions to gather user feedback, it remains unsure whether these ads will be removed in the final version of Windows 11 if they are widely disliked by the community.

Feedback from Windows Testers will be Essential

The responsibility now lies on the Windows testers to provide their valuable feedback on this change. Microsoft will take into consideration the user opinions to determine whether the inclusion of these ads in shipping versions of Windows 11 is appropriate.

With the potential impact of this development on the user experience, it is critical that Windows enthusiasts actively contribute their views and preferences regarding the inclusion of ads in their Start menu.

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