Forum Discussion

Matthiasar's avatar
Matthiasar
Iron Contributor
Dec 25, 2025

How do I stop Microsoft from installing LinkedIn on my pc?

I want to know how to prevent Microsoft from automatically installing LinkedIn on my PC. Every time I update Windows or install new features, LinkedIn keeps being added without my consent, and I ...
security
ColoradoRiver's avatar
ColoradoRiver
Platinum Contributor
Dec 30, 2025

To prevent LinkedIn from being installed in the future, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app: Click on the Start button and select "Settings."
  2. Go to Apps: Click on "Apps" from the Settings menu.
  3. Click on "Manage Optional Features": Scroll down and find the "Manage Optional Features" option, and click on it.
  4. Disable LinkedIn: Look for LinkedIn in the list of optional features, and toggle off the switch to disable it.
  5. Confirm: Confirm that you want to disable LinkedIn by clicking "OK."