# Dare we dream of Windows 11 with fewer ads and promos? Microsoft exec promises a 'calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells is a goal'

> Microsoft is going to cut back on promotional activity in Windows 11 An exec said on X that "a calmer and more chill OS with fewer upsells is a goal" with Windows 11 Microsoft has mentioned other notable improvements on…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/dare-we-dream-of-windows-11-with-fewer-ads-and-promos-microsoft-exec-promises-a-calmer-and-more-chill-os-with-fewer-upsells-is-a-goal?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c527e15590eee5ddc196b1)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #fewer #calmer #chill #goal #upsells #dream
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