Disable Finish Setting Up Your Device in Windows 11

Windows 11 frequently interrupts the startup experience with a full-screen prompt asking to “Finish setting up your device.” This screen typically encourages users to enable Microsoft services like OneDrive, Microsoft 365, Phone Link, or Windows Hello. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to permanently disable this prompt using the standard Windows 11 Settings menu and the Registry Editor.

Method 1: Disable via Windows Settings

The fastest and safest way to turn off this prompt is through the notification preferences in Windows Settings.

1. Open Settings by pressing Windows Key + I on your keyboard.
2. Click on System in the left sidebar, then select Notifications on the right.
3. Scroll to the very bottom of the Notifications page and click to expand Additional settings.
4. Uncheck the box labeled “Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device”.
5. (Optional) For a cleaner startup experience, also uncheck “Show the Windows welcome experience after updates and when signed in to show what’s new and suggested” and “Get tips and suggestions when using Windows”.

Once unchecked, Windows 11 will immediately stop displaying the full-screen setup prompt upon rebooting or logging in.

Method 2: Disable via Windows Registry

If the prompt persists or you need to apply this setting across multiple accounts, you can disable it through the Windows Registry.

1. Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement
3. Locate the DWORD value named ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled in the right pane. If it does not exist, right-click an empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled.
4. Double-click ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled and set its Value data to 0.
5. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.