How to Change Windows 10 Feedback Frequency

Microsoft collects diagnostic data from devices to easily spot and remediate issues. This process further refines existing features and offers a tailored experience for streamlined usability. The data collection is also supplemented by a feedback prompt, gathering customer insights to guide future developments and fixes according to user preferences.

While this is an important Windows function, some organizations may prefer fewer feedback prompts. This is true especially for those working in fast-paced environments, as pop-ups can distract and interrupt end users. Conversely, organizations that are part of the Windows Insider Program or conducting feature evaluations will typically increase their feedback prompt frequency, ensuring future updates align with their needs.

This guide will teach you how to access the Group Policy Editor, Registry Editor, and Settings in Windows 10 to change feedback frequency along with tips for troubleshooting common issues and answers to commonly asked questions.

Requirements for changing feedback frequency

Before proceeding, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows OS: Your PC should be running any edition of Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise, and Education)
• Permissions: Ensure that you have administrative privileges to configure feedback frequency.
• Tool access: You should also have access to the Local Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor.

Method 1: Enable or disable Windows 10 feedback prompts via Local Group Policy Editor

The Local Group Policy Editor is a powerful configuration tool available in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. While it’s commonly used within enterprise environments, editing the Local Group Policy Editor affects only an individual machine. However, it can be used hand-in-hand with Group Policy Management to implement changes to multiple devices.

Remember that mistakes in editing group policies can push incorrect changes to a network, affecting the usability of an organization’s fleet of devices. Before applying the change, it’s crucial to do testing on a local device first to verify the changes you’re trying to make. We also recommend backing up your Group Policy Editor settings for easy recovery in case things go wrong.

(A) Launch the Local Group Policy Editor as administrator

1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing Win + R.
2. Type gpedit.msc, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

(B) Navigate to the group policy path

3. On the left pane, go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds.

(C) Configure the Windows feedback policy

4. On the right pane, double-click Do not show feedback notifications.
5. Tick Enabled, click Apply, and then OK to completely disable feedback prompts.
   • Conversely, press Not Configured or Disabled, then click OK to enable feedback notifications.

(D) Apply the changes using an elevated Command Prompt

6. Press Win + R, type cmd, then hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
7. Enter the command gpupdate /force to apply the group policy change.

NOTE: This change only turns Windows feedback prompts on and off. If you want to change its frequency, you should make the change via Registry Editor or Windows Settings.

Method 2: Configure Windows 10 feedback frequency via Registry Editor

If you’re an administrator looking to configure how often Windows prompts for feedback, you can leverage the Registry Editor to adjust this setting. Remember to back up the Registry Editor before following the steps below, as mistakes can lead to system instability and unexpected device behavior.

(A) Open the Registry Editor as an administrator

1. Press the Win + R hotkey to launch Run.
2. Input regedit on the search bar and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

(B) Navigate to the proper registry key

3. Go to: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules.
   1. If the Rules key doesn’t exist, press New > Key, and name it Rules.

(C) Modify or create the DWORD and QWORD

4. Inside Rules, find the NumberOfSIUFInPeriod value.
   1. If the value doesn’t exist, right-click on the right pane, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, then name it NumberOfSIUFInPeriod.
5. After, find the PeriodInNanoSeconds value.
   1. If it doesn’t exist, right-click, click New > QWORD (64-bit) Value, then name it PeriodInNanoSeconds.
6. Modify the value data inside the newly-created DWORD and QWORD values according to this table:
   4. NOTE: The value data in the table below are all hexadecimal.

(D) Exit the Registry Editor

7. Close the Registry Editor.
8. Restart your device to apply the changes.

Method 3: Change Windows 10 feedback frequency via Settings

Due to their complexity and irreversibility, making changes through the Registry Editor and Group Policy Editor can be risky for everyday users. That’s why it’s best to change your feedback frequency via Windows Settings if you’re not deploying it as a .reg file logon script or Group Policy in an Active Directory.

(A) Launch Windows Settings

1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.

(B) Navigate privacy settings

2. Inside Settings, click the Privacy icon.
3. On the left pane, locate and select Feedback & Diagnostics.

(C) Configure Windows feedback frequency

4. Press the drop-down menu located under Feedback frequency.
5. Choose the frequency according to your preference.

(D) Exit Windows Settings

6. Once you have selected the feedback frequency you prefer, close Windows Settings.

FAQs when changing feedback frequency in Windows 10

Does disabling feedback impact diagnostics or telemetry?

No, modifying feedback frequency only affects how often Windows sends pop-up prompts to users. Managing telemetry or diagnostic data settings is an entirely different process.

Can this be deployed via Intune or script?

Yes, the registry values or local group policy settings you’ve changed can be implemented as a script. A repetitive task like this can be automated via PowerShell instead of modifying the same setting painstakingly for multiple devices.

What is Microsoft Feedback?

Microsoft Feedback, also known as the Feedback Hub, allows users to send reports and feedback whenever they detect issues or have suggestions on how Windows can be further improved. To use this, press Win + F to open the Feedback Hub app. Alternatively, users can send feedback through notification prompts if the setting is enabled.

Will this remove the Feedback Hub app?

Configuring the frequency of Windows feedback prompts won’t disable the Feedback Hub app entirely. Even if you disable feedback prompts, users can still open the Feedback Hub to manually report problems and suggest a feature.

Troubleshooting common issues related to feedback frequency

Setting not taking effect

Normally, changes made in the Local Group Policy Editor and the Registry Editor apply automatically once confirmed. However, if the setting you’re making isn’t sticking, double-check if you’re editing the correct registry path or GPO scope.

For instance, the registry path HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules can be mistakenly interchanged with the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules, and configuring the latter path won’t change the feedback frequency of your Windows 10 device.

Feedback prompts still appearing

Typically, the Group Policy Editor takes precedence over the Registry Editor; thus, if the feedback prompts still appear even after disabling the setting, check for conflicting user-level settings between the two.

If you’re in an Active Directory environment, a domain Group Policy might be interfering with your ability to change your local group policy or registry. Sometimes, even third-party applications, such as an MDM, can push scripts that contradict the feedback frequency change you’re trying to make in Windows 10.

Policy reverts after update

Major Windows updates or feature upgrades can revert certain Group Policy settings to ensure system stability and optimal performance. That said, it’s important to keep a Group Policy or Registry settings backup so you can easily roll back to your preferred settings.

If no backup exists, you can easily reapply the feedback frequency changes you’ve made via Local Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor. Lastly, you can also leverage logon scripts to automatically apply the feedback frequency you prefer during system startup.

Change your feedback frequency to eliminate disruptions in Windows 10

If you’re looking to reduce disruptions, especially in high-focus and fast-paced environments, adjusting the frequency of Windows feedback prompts can help—as these prompts can interrupt workflows and reduce productivity. On the flip side, some environments, like testing labs or Windows Insider Program participants, will prefer a higher prompt frequency to provide Microsoft with inputs that shape future updates and features according to their needs.

Nevertheless, administrators and IT professionals can use the Group Policy and Registry Editors to align the frequency of feedback prompts according to their organization’s goals and workflow. However, just remember that changes made through these tools apply immediately, and mistakes made are difficult to reverse without a proper backup—so always test and document the changes you’re making before deploying them in an Active Directory.