Windows 11, known for its emphasis on productivity, has often faced criticism for the numerous prompts and notifications that can disrupt user experience. Among these is the Second-chance out-of-box experience, commonly referred to as SCOOBE. This feature appears upon logging in, preventing access to the desktop until users navigate through a series of additional prompts presented by Microsoft. Many users find this particularly frustrating, leading to recommendations to disable SCOOBE immediately after installation.
Streamlined User Experience
In a recent update to the Windows 11 Dev build, Microsoft has taken steps to refine the SCOOBE process. The redesigned experience now condenses the previous multi-screen setup into a single-screen interface. Users are greeted with a straightforward list of optional features that can be enabled with simple toggles, eliminating the need to traverse multiple screens filled with upsell prompts.
Additionally, the new SCOOBE introduces more intuitive button options. Users can now accept or decline all offers with a single click, thanks to the introduction of the “Accept all” and “Keep the current settings” buttons. While the latter option may not be immediately obvious, it provides a clear path for those wishing to maintain their existing configurations, contrasting with previous upgrade prompts that were less user-friendly.
Some Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels will see a refreshed SCOOBE screen (Second Chance Out of Box Experience) for reviewing recommended settings on your PC. This redesigned screen is meant to be more intuitive and streamlined, allowing you to choose the recommended settings you want for your PC without having to navigate through multiple setup screens. If you see this screen, let us know if you have any feedback via Feedback Hub.
The SCOOBE feature typically appears on systems utilizing local accounts or those employing the outgoing oobebypassnro command, though it is also present on devices using Microsoft accounts. For users who prefer to avoid this feature altogether, it can be disabled by navigating to Settings > System > Notifications > Additional Settings and toggling off all three options available.
