How to Change Feedback Frequency in Windows 11
Feedback frequency in Windows 11 controls how often pop-up prompts appear on your screen to ask for your opinion on the operating system. By default, Microsoft sets this prompt schedule to “Automatically,” which means you see surveys pop up several times a year.
You can change this setting to “Never” inside the ‘Privacy & security’ menu to stop all future pop-ups. Turning off these alerts removes annoying survey windows and keeps your screen clear while you work or play.
Go to Settings Privacy & security Diagnostics & feedback Under “Feedback frequency,” use the dropdown menu to select “Never” or a less frequent interval. This adjusts how often Windows 11 prompts you for feedback.
Feedback Frequency Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Automatically | Microsoft decides when to ask based on usage. |
| Always | Frequent prompts for input. |
| Once a day | Limited to one request per 24 hours. |
| Once a week | Limited to one request per 7 days. |
| Never | Disables all feedback prompts. |
How to Change Feedback Frequency in 🪟 Windows 11
Follow these steps to manage your preferences:
- Click the Start button and open Settings.
- Select Privacy & security on the left sidebar.
- Click on Diagnostics & feedback.
- Locate the Feedback frequency section.
- Use the drop-down menu to select your preferred interval.
Your changes apply immediately without needing a restart.
Advanced Method: Registry Editor
Changing how often Windows 11 asks for your feedback works through the Registry Editor. This tool lets you adjust advanced system settings, which are configurations that affect how your operating system functions.
For a more advanced change, use the Registry Editor: Press Win+R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Navigate to this path:
- Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
- Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Feedback - If the key does not exist, right-click the Feedback folder and create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named FB_Frequency.
- Double-click FB_Frequency and set the value to your preference (e.g., 0 for Never, 1 for Automatically).
Summary
Taming feedback requests in Windows 11 helps cut down on screen clutter. Using the Settings menu or the Registry Editor lets you customize how often Microsoft requests your input. This ensures your privacy preferences are met while maintaining the health of your operating system.
Does changing feedback frequency affect system performance?
No, changing your feedback frequency settings has no impact on your computer's speed or performance. These settings only control how often the Windows Feedback Hub asks for your opinion. It does not stop the background collection of essential diagnostic data required for system updates and security patches.
What is the difference between required and optional diagnostic data?
Required diagnostic data includes basic information like device configuration and error reports needed to keep Windows secure. Optional diagnostic data includes more detailed info about your app usage and website visits. You can toggle these in the Privacy & security settings to control what data is sent to Microsoft.
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