How to Turn Off OneDrive Ads in File Explorer in Windows 10 – Guide
Microsoft has been accused of pushing its products with intrusive ads in Windows 10’s File Explorer. The 1TB OneDrive storage and Office 365 items are being promoted through these ads, which can be disabled in the settings.
Microsoft is offering Windows 10 for free to a large number of people, and the upcoming update will be no different. But how does the company make money? By using its own operating system to deliver ads. Reports indicate that Microsoft has begun displaying OneDrive subscription ads in Windows 10’s File Explorer, also known as This PC. Fortunately, users can easily disable these notifications with a few simple steps.
Turning off ads
Microsoft has made it challenging to completely disable ads in Windows 10, as the settings for doing so are scattered across multiple locations.
The power of preferences to control advertising and suggestions is often hidden, making it difficult to understand their influence.
Users can disable ads in File Explorer by following a few simple steps.
To access files on a Windows 10 computer, users can open File Explorer.
To access the options menu, users should select File > Options from the top of their screen.
Open the Folder Options window, then switch to the View menu.
Locate the “show notifications from sync provider” option by scrolling down.
A new feature from Microsoft, called “limited notifications,” indicates that notifications are not exclusive to OneDrive, but extend to other file sync services.
Final note
If you’re looking to turn off OneDrive ads in File Explorer on Windows 10, this guide has you covered. Got any questions? Reach out and we’ll be happy to help. Don’t forget to share the love and spread the word!
