The evolution of Windows has brought forth numerous features aimed at enhancing user experience, and with the advent of Windows 11, things have taken another leap. A notable change is the transformation of the Action Center in Windows 10 into the Notification Center in Windows 11. Easily accessible through a combination of the Windows + N keys or a simple click on the date & time button on the taskbar, the Notification Center is a centralized hub for all your notifications, calendar events, and more. However, recognizing the diverse preferences of users, Windows 11 offers the flexibility to disable this feature if desired. If you’re inclined to explore this further, this risewindows article will walk you through the necessary steps using the Registry Editor or the Local Group Policy Editor.
How to Enable or Disable Notification Center on Windows 11 using Group Policy?
Use the following steps to turn on or off the Windows 11 Notification Center through the Local Group Policy Editor:-
Step 1: First, open Local Group Policy Editor.
Step 2: Next, in the Local Group Policy Editor, browse the following:-
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar
Step 3: Find the policy name Remove Notifications and Action Center on the right sidebar. Double-click and open it.
Step 4: Select Enabled.
Step 5: Click on Apply.
Step 6: Click on OK.
Step 7: Finally, reboot your computer to apply the changes.
After you complete the above steps, you won’t find the Notifications and Action Center displayed in the notification area. The users will be able to see the notifications as they appear. However, the notifications, once missed, cannot be reviewed again.
You can enable the Notification Center in Windows 11. To do that, repeat the above steps, and in step 4, select Not Configured or Disabled.
How to Turn On or Off Notification Center on Windows 11 through Registry Editor?
Use the following steps to enable or disable Notification Center on Windows 11 using Registry Editor:-
Step 1: To begin, open Registry Editor.
Step 2: In the left sidebar of the Registry Editor, type the following:-
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Step 3: Go to the New > DWORD (32-bit) Value by right-clicking on the Explorer key in the left sidebar.
Step 4: Name the newly created REG_DWORD to DisableNotificationCenter.
Step 5: Open the DisableNotificationCenter REG_DWORD by double-clicking on it and setting its “Value data” to 1.
Step 6: Click on OK.
Step 7: Reboot your system and apply the changes.
Once you complete all the above steps, you will see that when you click on the date & time on the right side of the taskbar, the Windows 11 Notification Center won’t appear for the current User Account.
You can also disable Notification Center for All Users Accounts on your Windows 11 PC. To do that, use the following path to create a new REG_DWORD DisableNotificationCenter and set its “Value data” to 1:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Likewise, enable the Notification Center by deleting the DisableNotificationCenter REG_DWORD or setting its “Value data” to 0.
Conclusion
The Notification Center in Windows 11 is a centralized place for all alerts, calendar events, and more. Windows 11 provides users with the ability to enable or disable this feature based on personal preferences. Whether using the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor, each method offers clear steps to make the required changes. Ensure you follow each step carefully, and always backup your system or registry before making any significant changes.
