Anyway to stop the "add a friend" ad in edge?

Kojack

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I know microsoft is getting desperate to get more users on their AI platform, so they are starting to get people to refer friends via the points system. Is there any way to stop these ads from popping up?

 

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If you are not happy with AI integration on Windows 11 you can remove Windows 11 AI features i myself never seen add a friend popup.

In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to use the third-party script to remove the Windows 11 AI features.

 

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You have to sign in to Edge to use Copilot, so don't sign in to Edge.

Or if you do, adjust Edge Settings > Copilot and AI. That involves other sections in settings as well.

I have never had such ads or pop-ups.

 

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Kojack said:

I know microsoft is getting desperate to get more users on their AI platform, so they are starting to get people to refer friends via the points system. Is there any way to stop these ads from popping up?

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Points come from Microsoft Rewards, not AI/Copilot:

Show or Hide Microsoft Reward Points in Edge Profile

(Unless it's from Copilot Money, which has referral codes but is nothing to do with Microsoft!)

 

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It is one way to gain points, if you do not use MS rewards, you can disable it.

Enable or Disable Show Rewards Points in Microsoft Edge User Profile

How to Enable or Disable Show Microsoft Rewards Points in Microsoft Edge User Profile Microsoft has adopted the Chromium open source project in the development of Microsoft Edge on the desktop to create better web compatibility. This new Microsoft Edge ru

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