How to Manage Tailored Experiences in Windows 11

Windows 11 collects information about your computer to keep it running smoothly. This is done through Diagnostic data and feedback. When you enable sending diagnostic data and feedback, Microsoft uses this info to fix bugs and improve the system. A feature called “Tailored experiences” uses this same data to show you personalized tips, ads, and app recommendations.

Why manage this? You might want tailored experiences to see helpful suggestions, or you might want to turn them off to keep your data private.

What happens when done? If you turn it on, Windows will show you content based on how you use your PC. If you turn it off, those personal recommendations will stop appearing.

How to turn Tailored experiences On or Off in Settings

This is the easiest way to change your settings.

1. Open the Windows Settings app.
2. Select Privacy & security on the left.
3. Click on the Diagnostics & feedback tile on the right.

4. Click the Tailored experiences tile to open it.
5. Flip the switch to On or Off based on your preference.

Close the Settings app when finished.

Manage Tailored experiences using Group Policy

Note: This method requires admin privileges.

You can also use the Local Group Policy Editor to manage this setting.

1. Press the Windows key, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Go to: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Cloud Content.
3. Double-click Do not use diagnostic data for tailored experiences.

Choose your setting:

• Not Configured: Uses the default Windows setting.
• Enabled: Turns off tailored experiences (Microsoft will not use your data for ads or tips).
• Disabled: Turns on tailored experiences (Microsoft will use your data for personalized content).

Click OK and restart your computer to apply the changes.

Manage Tailored experiences using the Registry Editor

Note: This method requires admin privileges. Use caution when editing the registry.

1. Open the Windows Registry by searching for regedit in the Start menu.
2. Navigate to this path: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
3. If you do not see DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData, right-click in the empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData.
4. Double-click the value and set it to 1 to turn off tailored experiences. Set it to 0 or delete the item to turn them back on.

Restart your computer to save your changes.

Summary

Tailored experiences help Windows provide personalized tips and recommendations. You can enable them for a more customized feel or disable them to prioritize your privacy. You can easily toggle these settings using the Windows Settings app, or use advanced tools like the Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor if you prefer more control.