They’re good when there is an error in your system, but they can prove to be a distraction when a notification appears for every email. If you want to block notifications on Windows 11 completely, here’s what you’ll need to do.
How to Block Notifications on Windows 11
You can easily block notifications on Windows 11 by following these steps. To block your notifications: Moving forward, app and system notifications will stop displaying on the desktop. However, it’s worth noting that some apps have their own built-in notification settings. In that case, you’ll need to disable notifications directly from the app—that’s rare, however. By turning off notifications in Settings, you’ll eliminate a good percentage of notifications.
How to Disable Individual App Notifications on Windows 11
You can also disable individual app notifications. This is a good option when you want some notifications coming through but you still want to silence annoying ones. To disable individual app notifications:
How to Disable Notifications with the Registry
You can also make a more permanent change to your notification settings by editing the Registry to disable them completely. Note: The Registry is an important and delicate part of your OS. Entering a wrong value can make your system unstable or un-bootable. Before proceeding, ensure you back it up, create a Restore Point, and do a full backup of your system. Or better yet, do all three so you can recover your system if something goes awry. To disable notification settings on Windows 11 using the Registry: Once you get back from the restart, all app and system notifications will be disabled on your computer. If you want to reenable notifications, go back into the Registry, change the ToastEnabled Value data from 0 to 1 and restart the PC.
Focus Assist vs. Disabling Notifications on Windows 11
You can quickly disable your notifications on Windows 11 by using the steps above. Using the steps above will allow you to disable all notifications or allow specific ones you rely on. Keep in mind that you may want to set up Focus Assist instead. It will keep notification alerts to a minimum while you’re busy on your PC. There are also other features in Windows 11 you could consider. For example, take a look at setting up Active Hours to avoid Windows Update restarts while working on your PC. Windows 11 system sounds are more subtle than previous versions, but you can still manage system sounds to your liking. If you’re not on Windows 11 yet, no worries. You can set up Focus Assist on Windows 10 or set up Active Hours on Windows 10. And don’t forget, you can manage notifications on Windows 10. Comment Name * Email *
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