How to disable notifications on Windows 11

If you are getting annoyed by notifications on Windows 11, here's how to disable them.

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  • Open Windows 11 Settings > System > Notifications.
  • Turn off the “Notifications” toggle switch.
  • Turn off the app notification toggle switch.

On Windows 11, you can disable notifications entirely or disable the feature per application, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

The “Notifications” feature is a system that permits apps, websites, and Windows to show pop-ups on the desktops to alert you about new messages, articles, alarms, and system actions you may need to take.

However, if you are getting overwhelmed with toast pop-ups and sounds, Windows 11 lets you disable notifications in several ways.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable and disable notifications on Windows 11.

Disable notifications on Windows 11

To disable all system and apps notifications on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

  2. Click on System.

  3. Click the Notifications tab.

  4. Turn off the Notifications toggle switch.

    Windows 11 disable notifications

Once you complete the steps, apps and the system will stop showing notifications on the desktop.

Although this option disables notifications for the entire system, some applications have their own notifications system. If this is the case, you will have to change the settings of the app.

Disable notifications per app on Windows 11

To turn off notifications for a specific app, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on System.

  3. Click the Notifications tab.

  4. Under the “Notifications from apps and other senders” section, turn off the app notification toggle switch.

    Windows 11 disable app notification

After you complete the steps, the app will stop showing notifications, but notifications will continue to be available for system alerts and other apps.

Alternatively, you can also disable notifications for a specific app by using the Windows key + N keyboard shortcut or clicking the time and date icon in the notification area. In Notification Center, click the menu (three-dotted) button on the top-right and select the “Turn off all notifications for” option.

If you see a toast pop-up, you can click the menu (three-dotted) button on the top-right and select the “Turn off all notifications for” option.

Disable notifications with Registry on Windows 11

Warning: It’s crucial to note that modifying the Registry can cause serious problems if not used properly. It’s assumed you know what you’re doing and that you have created a full backup of your system before proceeding.

To disable the Windows 11 notifications with the Registry, use these steps:

  1. Open Start.

  2. Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry.

  3. Navigate to the following path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications

  4. Double-click the ToastEnabled DWORD and change the volume from 1 to 0.

    Disable ToastEnabled

  5. Click the OK button.

  6. Restart the computer.

Once you complete the steps, the notifications feature on Windows 11 will turn off.

Enable notifications on Windows 11

To enable notifications on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on System.

  3. Click the Notifications tab.

  4. Turn off the Notifications toggle switch.

    Windows 11 enable notifications

After you complete the steps, toast notifications will resume on the desktop.

Enable notifications per app on Windows 11

To turn on notifications per application, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Click on System.

  3. Click the Notifications tab.

  4. Under the “Notifications from apps and other senders” section, turn on the app notification toggle switch.

    Windows 11 enable app notification

Once you complete the steps, the app will send toast notifications and sounds again.

Enable notifications with Registry on Windows 11

To use the Registry to enable system and apps notifications on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Start.

  2. Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry.

  3. Navigate to the following path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications

  4. Double-click the ToastEnabled DWORD and change the volume from 0 to 1.

    Enable ToastEnabled

  5. (Optional) Right-click the ToastEnabled DWORD and select the Delete option.

  6. Click the OK button.

  7. Restart the computer.

After you complete the steps, the Registry setting will apply, and notifications will start working again.