How to Completely Disable ‘Feedback Hub’ via Group Policy in Windows 11

The Feedback Hub is a built-in Universal Windows Platform (UWP) application in Windows 11 that allows users to submit bug reports, feature requests, and system telemetry directly to Microsoft engineers. While this is helpful for beta testers in the Windows Insider Program, it poses a significant Data Loss Prevention (DLP) risk in enterprise environments. Users might accidentally include sensitive corporate data, proprietary network layouts, or confidential documents in the screenshots or diagnostic logs attached to these feedback reports. Furthermore, the constant background notifications prompting users to “Rate their experience” are unprofessional and distracting in a managed workspace.

This guide explains how to completely disable the Feedback Hub notifications and restrict the application’s telemetry features system-wide using the Group Policy Editor in Windows 11.

Disable Feedback Hub Notifications via Group Policy

To enforce a strict block that prevents the operating system from soliciting feedback or generating telemetry-gathering prompts, we must deploy an administrative template. Note that this requires Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions.

1. Log into Windows 11 with an Administrator account.
2. Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialogue box.
3. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to launch the Local Group Policy Editor.
4. In the left-hand navigation pane, strictly follow this exact path:

   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds

5. In the right-hand pane, locate the policy named Do not show feedback notifications.
6. Double-click the policy to open its configuration window.
7. Select the radio button next to Enabled. (Note: You must Enable the policy to enforce the restriction on notifications).
8. Click Apply, then click OK.

Verify the Configuration Lockdown

To enforce the change immediately across the system without requiring a full reboot, open an elevated Command Prompt and execute gpupdate /force.

To verify the restriction is active, navigate to Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback. Scroll down to the “Feedback frequency” section. The dropdown menu that dictates how often Windows asks for feedback will be locked to Never, greyed out, and inaccessible to the user. A message stating “Some of these settings are managed by your organization” will be displayed at the top of the window. The operating system will immediately cease generating prompts, securing the endpoint against accidental data exfiltration via user-submitted diagnostics.