Yeah, many folks get pretty annoyed with that ‘Let’s finish setting up your device’ weirdness. Especially when it keeps popping up after a restart, like Windows just can’t get enough of telling you what to do. Honestly, it’s one of those little irritations that seem minor but kinda grind after a while. The upside is that there are a few ways to make it go away — not necessarily foolproof on every machine, but generally enough to help you breathe easier.
Basically, you’re aiming to turn off that nagging screen, whether via Settings, tweaking the Registry, or both. If you’ve already tried the obvious Settings route and still see it, then maybe some registry magic or a combo approach will do the trick. Just be warned, messing with the Registry always has its risks, so back things up if you’re not comfy with that stuff.
How to Fix the ‘Let’s finish setting up your device’ Screen in Windows 11
Disable via Settings app
This makes some sense because Windows actually allows a lot of the setup prompts to be dismissed or turned off in the Settings menu. It’s quick and usually effective, especially if you’ve just set up the device and want to stop seeing this screen before it even gets a chance to show up again. It should apply when the notification is just part of normal, initial setup or post-update prompts.
- Open Settings (Windows + I shortcut is a fast way).Then head over to System.
- From there, click on Notifications. Don’t get lost, it’s usually at the bottom.
- Scroll down to find Additional settings. This is where Windows keeps some hidden options.
- Uncheck the boxes labeled “Show me tips about Windows” and “Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device.” Sometimes they’re called slightly differently depending on the build, but the idea is the same. This helps stop the ‘Let’s finish’ screen from popping up unexpectedly.
This approach is usually the safest bet; on some setups, it helped hide the prompt after a reboot. Might need to restart your PC to see if it sticks, but it’s worth a shot. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than necessary.
Turn it off via Registry Editor
If the Settings tweak doesn’t cut it, messing with the Registry often does the trick. No guarantees, but it worked for plenty who’ve had it stuck on their screens. Just a heads up — registry edits are a bit more risky, so consider backing up the registry first by exporting the current key or creating a system restore point. Just in case you break something (which sometimes Windows makes tempting to do).
Here’s how:
- Press Windows + S and type
Registry. Choose Registry Editor from the results. You might need admin rights. - Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager. You can just copy-paste that into the address bar of the Registry Editor for faster navigation.
- Right-click on ContentDeliveryManager and pick New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Name it
SubscribedContent-310093Enable. Because Windows loves long, weird names. I dunno why, but it’s gotta be exactly that. - Double-click on the new key, then set the value to 0 to disable or 1 if you wanna re-enable it later. Click OK.
This tweak essentially prevents Windows from showing the ‘finish setup’ prompt because it stops the related content from being delivered. Fingers crossed it works on your system, but weird things happen — sometimes you gotta reboot or log out and back in to see the change take effect.
On Windows 10? Different game.
The process there is a little different, but conceptually similar. You tweak a setting in the System > Notifications menu, or fiddle with some Group Policy options if you’re in Pro or Enterprise.
- Launch Settings.
- Go to System > Notifications & actions.
- Find and uncheck “Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows.”
That will usually stop the prompt when setting up a new account or after updates, but it’s not foolproof for every scenario. To re-enable, just toggle back the same setting.
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of trying both fixes — Settings first, Registry if that doesn’t help — and waiting for a reboot or two. Windows can be weird about lingering prompts, but these usually do the trick.