How to Change Feedback Frequency in Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you control how often it asks for your feedback about its features.
Feedback frequency determines how often you see prompts asking for your opinion on your PC’s performance and how you use it. This information helps Microsoft improve Windows.
By default, Windows 11 might ask for feedback occasionally. You can change this setting in the ‘Privacy & security’ section, under ‘Diagnostics & feedback’.
You have the option to set this to ‘Never’ if you don’t want to receive any feedback requests. This simple change puts you in charge of what Windows asks you.
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
You can change how often Windows 11 asks for your feedback using the Registry Editor. This tool lets you adjust advanced system settings, which are configurations that affect how your operating system functions. To use it, press the Windows key and R together, then type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Next, navigate to a specific location within the editor.
For a more advanced change, use the Registry Editor:
- 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
Managing feedback frequency in Windows 11 is a way to reduce distractions. By using the Settings menu or the Registry Editor, you can 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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