How to Disable ‘Let’s Finish Setting Up Your Device’ in Windows 11

Method 1Using the Settings App

The simplest fix is to turn off one notification option in the Settings ⚙️ app. It works on every edition, Home included, and it doesn’t touch system files, so it is the safest place to start. The option is in Settings › System › Notifications › Additional settings You clear the checkbox that suggests ways to finish setting up your device.

The setting applies only to the account you are signed in with, so repeat it for other users on the same PC if they see the screen too.

1. Open the Windows Settings ⚙️ app by pressing Win+I. The Settings ⚙️ window opens, with a list of categories on the left.

2. Check that the Settings ⚙️ window is open and in front before you continue.

   

3. Click on System on the left sidebar. The System page opens on the right, with options such as Display, Sound and Notifications.

4. The System page should now be showing, with its list of options.

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5. Select Notifications. You may need to scroll down the System page to find it. The notification controls for apps and Windows open.

6. You should now see the main notifications switch and the list of apps that can send alerts.

   

7. Scroll down and click Additional settings to expand the menu. A short list of checkboxes appears underneath it.

8. Look through the checkboxes that appeared. One of them is about suggestions for finishing setup.

   

9. Uncheck the box labeled: "Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device." The exact wording can differ slightly between Windows 11 builds, so look for the option about finishing setup.

10. The box should now be empty. The change saves on its own, so there is no Apply or OK button. Restart the PC to be sure it takes effect. To undo it later, come back here and tick the box again.

    

Method 2Using the Registry (Advanced)

You can also block the welcome prompts by adding a value in the Registry Editor (a tool for changing low-level system settings). Use this method if the Settings option is missing or the screen keeps coming back. It works on every edition, Home included. You need to be signed in with an administrator account.

In the Registry Editor, choose File › Export, set the export range to All, give the file a name and save it somewhere you can find it. To restore it later, double-click the saved file. You can also delete the value you create below to undo this change.

1. Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter. If User Account Control asks for permission, click Yes. The Registry Editor opens.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement. Use the folder tree on the left, or paste the path into the address bar at the top of the window.

3. Check that the key is selected and that its contents are listed in the right pane.

   

4. If the folder does not exist, right-click CurrentVersion, select New › Key, and name it UserProfileEngagement. The new key appears under CurrentVersion. Click it so it is selected.
5. Right-click in the right pane, select New › DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled. The new value appears in the list. Type the name exactly as shown, because Windows ignores a misspelled value.
6. Double-click it and set the Value data to 0. Then click OK. The value now shows the number you entered in the Data column.

7. Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC so the change is picked up. If the screen still appears after the restart, check the key path and the value name for typing mistakes.

   

Method 3Using the Group Policy Editor (🪟 Windows 11 Pro Only)

The Group Policy Editor (a tool for managing settings across a PC) can turn off the welcome prompts for every user account at once. It is only available on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise and Education. Windows 11 Home does not include it, so Home users should use the Settings or Registry method instead.

The setting you need is Don't show the Windows Welcome Experience after updates. The wording is a double negative: you set the policy to Enabled to switch the welcome screen off. You need an administrator account.

1. Press Windows key + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter. The Local Group Policy Editor opens. If you get a "cannot find" error, your edition is probably Home.
2. Go to: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content. Expand each folder in the left pane by clicking the arrow next to it. The policies in that folder are listed on the right.
3. Double-click Don't show the Windows Welcome Experience after updates. The policy's settings window opens.
4. Select Enabled and click OK. The policy now reads Enabled in the list. Restart the PC to apply it. To undo this, open the same policy and choose Not Configured.

Troubleshooting: What if the Prompt Persists?

If you still see the window, first make sure you have restarted your computer after applying the changes. A signed-out session or a simple sign-out is not always enough.

If you are using a work or school account, your organization may have policies that override these settings. In that case you cannot disable the prompts manually, and you will need to ask your IT administrator. It is also worth checking that the Settings checkbox is still cleared, because a large feature update can sometimes reset it.

Summary

You can stop the 'Let's finish setting up your device' screen in Windows 11 through the Settings app, Registry Editor, or Group Policy Editor, depending on your Windows version and comfort level with technical changes. Start with the Settings option, since it works on every edition and is easy to reverse. Move to the registry or Group Policy only if the screen keeps coming back.