Microsoft Starts Pushing Full-Screen Lockscreen Ads On Windows 10: Here’s How To Turn Them Off

Microsoft has commenced pushing full-screen lockscreen ads on Windows 10 via its new Spotlight feature.

If you are among those millions of users who upgraded from previous versions and have been greeted by an advertisement in the past few days, don't fret. You can disable the giant ad once and for all.

How To Turn Off Ads On Your Windows 10 Lockscreen

Here's the step-by-step guide on how to disable that humongous Square Enix's Rise of the Tomb Raider ad on your lockscreen.

Step 1: Click the Start menu and hit the Settings app.

Step 2: Upon clicking Settings, choose Personalization, then head to the Lock Screen tab.

Step 3: In the Lock Screen tab, check out the field that reads "Windows Spotlight" and click its box.

Step 4: Depending on your personal preference, click on either the "Slideshow" or "Picture" option. This will disable Microsoft from displaying ads on your lockscreen without your approval.

Step 5: Make sure that "Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lockscreen" is toggled off.

There you have it: the five simple steps to stop ads from popping up on your lockscreen the next time you log into your PC.

If, however, you still want ads to be displayed on your lockscreen but prefer those that are more related to your interests, click the icon located at the top-right corner of the screen.

Doing so will open a dropdown menu offering you two options to pick from: "I want more!" or "Not a fan."

If you select "I want more," Microsoft will push out more content associated with the current ad showing up on your lockscreen. Choosing "Not a fan," in the meantime, means that you will be provided with different content the next time you log in. This way, the future ads that will appear on your lockscreen becomes more tailored to your interests.

Windows 10 has been acclaimed by several Windows users and technology experts. However, the ads showing up in the operating system seem to irritate a number of its users.