

That isn’t even a complete list of all the ads we’ve found. Cortana occasionally bounces up and down on your taskbar with messages for you, the Solitaire game includes 30-second video ads, and even File Explorer recommends you use OneDrive. You’ll see ads on your lock screen, suggested apps in your Start menu, taskbar pop-ups encouraging you to use Microsoft Edge, and notifications asking you to check out Office 365.

Windows 10 is packed with built-in advertisements. RELATED: How to Easily Reinstall Windows 10 Without the Bloatware Disable All the Advertisements Click “Additional Info” under Fresh Start and click the “Get Started” button to continue. To find it, open the “Windows Defender Security Center” application from your Start menu, and then click “Device Performance & Health” in the sidebar. If your system is completely packed with junk software, consider using Windows 10’s “Fresh Start” tool to get a fresh Windows operating system.
