How to Disable or Enable Welcome Experience in Windows 11

Written byRichardTech Writer, IT Professional

Dec 31, 2021 Updated Apr 15, 2026 3 min read Reviewed Mar 19, 2026

This guide explains how to turn the Windows welcome experience on or off in Windows 11.

Why do this? Windows often shows you tips and new features after an update or when you sign in. Some people find these helpful, while others find them distracting. Turning this off gives you a cleaner, faster sign-in experience.

What happens when done? Once you change this setting, Windows will stop showing you pop-up windows about new features or suggested apps after you sign in.

How to turn off the Windows welcome experience

You can manage this setting through the Windows System Settings menu. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard, or by clicking Start and selecting the Settings icon. %%LNK0%%

2. Once the Settings window opens, make sure you are in the System tab on the left.
3. Click on the Notifications tile on the right side of the screen.

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the Notifications page.
4. Uncheck the box that says: Show me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what’s new and suggested.

That is it! You can now close the Settings app. Windows will no longer show you these highlights.

How to turn the Windows welcome experience back on

If you decide you want to see these tips again, you can easily turn them back on. Simply follow the same path:

1. Go to Start > Settings > System > Notifications.
2. Check the box for Show me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what’s new and suggested.

Summary

The Windows welcome experience is designed to help you learn about new features in your operating system. If you prefer a distraction-free start, you can disable it in the Notifications section of your System Settings. If you ever change your mind, you can re-enable it at any time using the same steps.

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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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