Windows Setup...again?


geoB

geoB

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On logging in this morning I get a notice that Windows wants to Setup my computer. It did not at all look like it was optional. I'm used to updates; the notice seemed more adamant. What, if anything about it, is mandatory? Optional?
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Pro, build 26200.7462

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Slim ECS1250
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    16.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP Pavilion 20xi
If you don't use there services like a MS account, Onedrive etc I've noticed periodically they have a "Setup" looking screen at logon pestering you to setup these features.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    System76 Lemur Pro
My system was logged in to my Microsoft account when that notice appeared.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Slim ECS1250
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    16.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP Pavilion 20xi
Go into Settings > System > Notifications and look for 'Additional Settings' and one with "Show windows experience... on update" and uncheck that
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    System76 Lemur Pro
I'm not sure about it, but I seem to see it at intervals on a laptop with 11 Home. My desktop machines with Pro don't seem to get it.

Does MS think that Home users are bigger suckers than those with Pro? ;-)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 26200.8116
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Amd Threadripper 7970X
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte TRX50 Aero D Rev. 1.0
    Memory
    128GB (4 X 32) G.Skill DDR5 6400 (RDIMM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 4090 OC
    Sound Card
    none (USB to speakers), Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Innocn 32" OLED
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Crucial T700 2TB M.2 NVME SSD
    WD 4TB Blue SATA SSD
    Seagate 18TB IronWolf Pro
    PSU
    BeQuiet! Straight Power 12 1500W
    Case
    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo XL
    Cooling
    SilverStone Technology XE360-TR5, with 3 Phanteks T30 fans
    Keyboard
    Cherry KC 500 MX LP (mechanical)
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
    Internet Speed
    2000/250 Mbps (down/up)
    Other Info
    xFinity gateway
  • Operating System
    windows 11 26200.8116
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    Intel I9-13900K
    Motherboard
    Asus RoG Strix Z690-E
    Memory
    64GB G.Skill DDR5-6000
    Graphics card(s)
    Gigabyte RTX 3090 ti
    Sound Card
    built in Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 27E1N8900 27" OLED
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB
    8TB Seagate Ironwolf
    4TB Seagate Ironwolf
    PSU
    eVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
    Case
    Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo
    Cooling
    Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX Liquid CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Cherry Streaming (wired)
    Mouse
    Logitech M500s (wired)
@Try3 Thanks for the directions. Minor change: Instead of "Offer ..." it's now "Get tips and ..." Easy fix. Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Slim ECS1250
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265 2.40 GHz
    Memory
    16.0 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP Pavilion 20xi
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