How to Disable ‘Let’s Finish Setting Up Your Device’ in Windows 11
The “Let’s Finish Setting Up Your Device” screen in Windows 11 is a full-page prompt that appears after major updates like version 23H2 to push Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and other cloud services. Turning off this feature stops Windows 11 from interrupting your workflow with repeated suggestions to configure extra accounts and features you may not want.
You can permanently block these reminders through the system settings so your computer boots straight to the desktop without extra pop-ups.
Go to Settings System Notifications Additional settings and uncheck “Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device.” Alternatively, use the Registry Editor or Group Policy Editor for advanced users.
Method 1Using the Settings App
You can stop the annoying setup screen in Windows 11 by turning off a few notification toggles in the main Settings app . This is the safest way to disable setup window Windows 11 without touching advanced system files. Open Settings, go to System, then Notifications, click Additional settings, and uncheck the boxes for feature suggestions and welcome tips.
- Open the Windows Settings app by pressing Win+I.
windows 11 new settings button - Click on System on the left sidebar.
system button in windows settings app - Select Notifications.
windows 11 system notifications tile - Scroll down and click Additional settings to expand the menu.
windows notifications advanced settings - Uncheck the box labeled: “Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device.”
windows suggest ways to get the most out of windows
Method 2Using the Registry (Advanced)
You can permanently block the welcome prompts by editing a specific key in the Registry Editor (a tool for changing low-level system settings). This method lets you disable setup window Windows 11 directly through the system database if the normal settings options do not work. Make sure you back up your registry before you start, as mistakes can cause system errors.
- Press Win+R, type
regedit, and hit Enter. - Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement 
windows let finish setting up your device registry - If the folder does not exist, right-click CurrentVersion, select New Key, and name it
UserProfileEngagement. - Right-click in the right pane, select New DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it
ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled. - Double-click it and set the Value data to
0. 
windows let finish setting up your device registry value data
Method 3Using the Group Policy Editor (🪟 Windows 11 Pro Only)
You can use the Group Policy Editor (a tool for managing settings across a PC) to disable setup window Windows 11 prompts for every user account at once. This works on Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions by turning off the Windows Welcome Experience policy. Open the policy editor from the Start menu and change the welcome experience setting to disabled.
- Press Win+R, type
gpedit.msc, and hit Enter. - Go to:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Welcome Experience - Double-click Don’t show the Windows Welcome Experience after updates.
- Select Enabled and click OK.
Troubleshooting: What if the Prompt Persists?
If you are using a work or school account, your organization may have policies that override these settings. In such cases, you cannot disable the prompts manually.
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.
Is it safe to disable the setup window?
Yes, it is completely safe. Disabling this window only stops promotional notifications for Microsoft services like OneDrive or Microsoft 365. It does not disable essential system functions, security features, or your ability to receive future Windows updates. Your computer will continue to operate exactly as it did before.
Why does 🪟 Windows 11 keep asking me to finish setup after updates?
Windows 11 triggers this prompt after major updates to ensure you are aware of new features or services Microsoft has added. It is a recurring notification designed to encourage users to sign into a Microsoft account or enable cloud-based features that may have been reset or updated during the process.
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