How to permanently disable advertising in the Xiaomi RedmiBook laptop: official and hidden methods

Xiaomi RedmiBook laptops have gained popularity due to a combination of performance and affordable price, but many users are faced with one unpleasant feature – built-in advertising in MIUI for Windows. Banners in the Options menu, offers to update the software, promotional notifications about discounts in the Mi Store and even pop-ups with promotions can be seriously annoying, especially if you purchased a device for a full price. Unlike smartphones, where disabling advertising has long become a standard procedure, in RedmiBook laptops, this process has its nuances.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to remove ads, from official settings to hidden registry settings to third-party utilities. It’s important to understand that some methods may require administrator rights or even Security Boot, so we’ll detail the risks and consequences of each option. If you’re willing to get rid of intrusive banners once and for all, read on.

Why is there an ad on RedmiBook and is it legal?

Embedded advertising in Xiaomi laptops is part of the company’s business model, similar to that used in smartphones running MIUI.

• 📢 System Notifications – Banners in the Windows Notification Center (e.g., “Update Drivers for Better Performance»).
• 🛒 Mi Store and Mi Services – promotions and discounts in branded applications.
• ⚙️ Menu “Options” – offers to connect Mi Cloud or activate premium functions.
• 🌐 Browsers and Search – Redirect to affiliate sites via Mi Browser.

From a legal point of view, Xiaomi does not violate the laws: when you first turn on a laptop, the user agrees to the User Agreement, which refers to “personalized content” (including advertising), however, in the European Union and some other regions, such practices are governed by the GDPR, and users have the right to disable targeted advertising.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling ads through registry editing or deleting system files may result in a loss of warranty if the laptop requires maintenance.Official methods (via settings) are safe.

Method 1: Disabling Advertising through MIUI Settings for Windows

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in system options. Xiaomi provides the ability to disable some of the advertising materials without interfering with system files.

1. Open the Start Menu → Parameters (cog icon).
2. Go to the Accounts section → Your Mi Account.
3. Click on Sync Settings and Notifications.
4. Turn off the sliders: 📵 Personalized advertising (responsible for targeted banners). 🔔 Notification of special offers. 🌐 Content recommendations (in the browser and search).

Save the changes and restart the laptop.

This method removes up to 70% of ads, but does not affect banners in the Mi Store and some system notifications.

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Method 2: Removing Pre-installed Advertising Applications

Many of the banner ads in RedmiBook are linked to Xiaomi's branded utilities, which can be removed without harming the system.

For removal:

1. Open Options → Applications → Applications and Opportunities.
2. Find the right app (such as the Mi Store) in the list.
3. Click Remove (if the button is inactive, first click Additional Settings → Reset).

⚠️ Note: Removing Mi Services may cause Find Device and other Xiaomi services to fail.We recommend disabling Autostart in Task Manager first → Autoboot.

1. Start PowerShell on behalf of the administrator.
2. Enter Get-AppxPackage MiStore | Remove-AppxPackage (replace MiStore with the name of the desired application package).

Method 3: Editing the Windows Registry to Block Ads

For power users, there is a method of disabling ads through the registry editor, which blocks system notifications and banners at the OS level, but requires caution - incorrect changes can lead to failures.

Instructions:

1. Press Win + R, enter regedit and confirm the start.
2. Cross the path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications
3. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Parameter with the name ToastEnabled and a value of 0.
4. Reboot the laptop.

This method disables pop-up notifications from Xiaomi, but does not affect ads in the browser or Mi Store. For full effect, combine it with other methods.

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Method 4: Using Xiaomi ADB Tools for deep cleaning

For users willing to take drastic measures, there is a utility Xiaomi ADB Tools, a script based on ADB (Android Debug Bridge), adapted for RedmiBook laptops. It allows you to turn off advertising at the system service level, but requires the developer mode on and disable Secure Boot.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Xiaomi ADB Tools (Windows version).
2. Turn on Developer Mode: Open Settings → Update & Security → Developer Mode. Activate Developer Mode Switch. Turn on USB Debugging (yes, it works on laptops too!).

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5. Debloat Menu → 1. Remove Mi Apps (Safe)

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The utility removes system packages responsible for displaying ads, but can disrupt branded features (for example, sync with Mi Band or fast file sharing between Xiaomi devices).

Method 5: Blocking Advertising through Hosts File

Another effective method is to block ad servers at the level of network requests, which requires editing the hosts file in Windows, adding the addresses of Xiaomi servers responsible for displaying banners.

Instructions:

1. Open the Notepad on behalf of the administrator.
2. From the Notebook menu, select File → Open and follow the path: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
3. Add the following lines at the end of the file: 127.0.0.1 api.miui.com 127.0.0.1 sdkconfig.ad.xiaomi.com 127.0.0.1 track.miui.com 127.0.0.1 api.brs.intl.miui.com
4. Save the file (maybe you need to confirm the administrator rights).

This method blocks most network requests related to the loading of ads, but does not affect local banners (for example, in the settings menu).

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Editing a hosts file is the safest way to block ads, as it does not affect system files, but it requires regular updates to the list of servers (every 2-3 months).

What if the advertisements returned after the update?

Xiaomi regularly releases updates for RedmiBook that can restore remote ad components. If banners reappear after the update, follow the following steps:

1. Check the versions of the applications: 🔄 Update Xiaomi ADB Tools to the latest version. 📥 Reinstall ad blockers (e.g. AdGuard).
2. Repeat the shutdown: 🔧 Go through all the ways from this article (settings) → removal → register). 🔍 Check Task Manager for new processes with MiAd in the title.
3. Remove the update (last resort): 🖥️ Use the settings. → Update and security → Recovery. ⏮️ Select the previous version of Windows (if available).

If the problem repeats after each update, consider disabling automatic updates for Xiaomi branded utilities through Settings → Windows Update → Additional settings → Suspend updates.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off ads in RedmiBook