Windows 10: Remove ads on lock screen

If you are annoyed by the ads on your lock screen under Windows 10, you can also deactivate them. We show you how to do this in this practical tip.

Remove ads on lock screen on Windows 10 - Here's how

Microsoft has left an option open to publish ads on the lock screen that are mostly used for their own advertising - such as games. However, you can deactivate this setting. That's how it works:

• Shimmy through the following menu structure one after the other: "Start> Settings> Personalization". There, select the sub-item "Lock screen".
• First, make sure that the "Image" dropdown is selected in the "Background" area.
• Scroll down a little and turn the switch for "Entertainment, tips, tricks and more" off.

In the next practical tip, we'll show you how to change your lock screen in Windows 10.