To disable Windows feedback notifications on Windows 10 and 11 using Registry Editor, press Windows + R, type regedit, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules, create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named NumberOfSIUFInPeriod, set its value data to 0, then close Registry Editor and restart your PC.
Quick Steps:
- Press Windows + R to open the Run box
- Type
regeditand press Enter to open Registry Editor - Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules - Right-click empty white space and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
- Name the value
NumberOfSIUFInPeriodand press Enter - Double-click the new entry, set the value data to
0, and click OK - Close Registry Editor and restart your PC
What Are Windows Feedback Notifications?
Windows feedback notifications are those pop-ups that occasionally appear asking you things like “How are you enjoying Windows?” or “Rate your experience.” These are triggered by a built-in system called SIUF (Software Inventory and Usage Framework), which Microsoft uses to collect user feedback and improve Windows.
While the intention behind them might be fine, they can be pretty annoying — especially when they pop up at the wrong time. If you’d rather not deal with them, disabling them through the Registry is a straightforward fix that works on both Windows 10 and 11.
Detailed Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open Registry Editor
Press the Windows key and R together on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type regedit into the box and press Enter. This will open the Registry Editor. If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to allow it to open.
Step 2: Navigate to the Correct Registry Path
In Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\RulesYou can either click through the folders on the left side panel one by one, or paste the path directly into the address bar at the top of Registry Editor and press Enter. I always copy and paste the path to save time.
Step 3: Create a New DWORD Value
Once you’re at that path, right-click anywhere on the empty white space in the right panel and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name this new value NumberOfSIUFInPeriod exactly as shown, then press Enter to confirm the name.
Step 4: Set the Value Data
Double-click on the new entry you just created to open it. In the Value data field, make sure it is set to 0 — it should default to 0, but double-check just to be sure. Click OK to save the change.
Step 5: Close Registry Editor and Restart
Close Registry Editor and restart your PC for the change to take full effect. After the restart, Windows will no longer prompt you with feedback notifications.
Why Disable Windows Feedback Notifications?
This is one of those Windows settings that a lot of people don’t even know they can turn off. The feedback pop-ups are essentially Microsoft asking you to rate your experience or fill in a survey, but for most users they just get in the way. Having them pop up randomly while you’re in the middle of something is more disruptive than helpful.
From a privacy standpoint, disabling these notifications also means Windows isn’t actively prompting you to send data back to Microsoft. If you want to take that a step further, you might also want to disable automatic feedback sampling in Windows 10 and 11, which deals with the background data collection side of things rather than just the visible pop-up notifications.
On a similar note, if you’re cleaning up Windows-related reporting features, it’s also worth knowing how to disable Windows Error Reporting, which is another built-in service that sends crash and diagnostic data to Microsoft.
Want a Faster Way to Manage These Settings?
If manually editing the registry isn’t something you want to do regularly, I built a free tool called Winhance that lets you manage settings like this — and many more — through a simple graphical interface. It covers privacy settings, telemetry, feedback, bloatware removal, and a whole lot more, all without having to dig through the registry yourself.
How to Undo This Change
If you ever want to re-enable Windows feedback notifications, just go back to the same registry path — HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules — and either delete the NumberOfSIUFInPeriod value entirely, or double-click it and change the value data back to 1. Restart your PC and feedback notifications will be active again.
Common Issues & Solutions
Problem: The Siuf\Rules key doesn’t exist in the registry
Solution: You may need to create it manually. Right-click on the Siuf key, select New > Key, and name it Rules. Then proceed to create the DWORD value inside it.
Problem: Feedback notifications still appear after making the change
Solution: Make sure you fully restarted your PC rather than just signing out and back in. A full restart is required for the registry change to take effect.
Problem: Registry Editor won’t open or is blocked
Solution: This can happen on managed or work computers where registry access is restricted by a system administrator. On a personal PC, try running Registry Editor as administrator by searching for regedit in the Start menu, right-clicking it, and selecting Run as administrator.
FAQ
Is it safe to edit the registry to disable feedback notifications?
Yes, this is a simple and safe registry change. You’re creating a DWORD value under your user account’s registry hive, not modifying any system-critical keys. That said, it’s always a good habit to back up the registry before making any changes — you can do this from File > Export in Registry Editor.
Does this work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Yes, the registry path and method shown in this guide works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The SIUF feedback system is present in both versions of Windows.
Will disabling feedback notifications affect Windows Updates or other features?
No, this change only affects the feedback notification pop-ups. It has no impact on Windows Updates, app functionality, or any other Windows features. Everything else will continue to work exactly as before.
Can I also disable feedback settings through Windows Settings?
Yes. You can go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Diagnostics & Feedback and set the feedback frequency to “Never” under the Feedback section. However, the registry method shown here is more reliable and often more permanent, as the Settings option can sometimes get overridden by Windows Updates.
What’s the difference between feedback notifications and automatic feedback sampling?
Feedback notifications are the visible pop-ups that ask you to rate your experience or answer a survey. Automatic feedback sampling refers to the background process where Windows periodically collects and sends diagnostic data to Microsoft without any visible prompt. Both can be disabled through the registry, but they require separate changes.
