Guides

• Turn Off Windows Spotlight Ads on the Lock Screen

  Lock screen full of tips and suggestions you never asked for? Turn off Windows Spotlight with a group policy, or use personalization settings instead.

• Get Notifications Before Windows Downloads Updates

  Set Windows Update to notify you before downloading updates, then install them at a time you choose.

• Keep Windows 11 on a Specific Feature Update Version

  Choose a target Windows 11 version with Group Policy and change it before support ends.

• Keep Windows Update Restarts Outside Active Hours

  Windows Update can restart your PC during work. Set active hours with Group Policy to schedule restarts outside that window, and check for overriding policies.