Notifications

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Registry Details

Each setting below includes expandable registry details for power users. Click "Registry Details" to see the exact registry keys and values that are modified.

Notification Controls

Core settings for Windows notification behavior.

Show Notifications windows-pushnotifications

Get notifications from apps and other senders in Windows. Disabling this is the master switch for all toast notifications.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications`
Value	`ToastEnabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Note: Changing this setting restarts the WpnUserService.

Allow notifications to play sounds notifications-sound

Play audio alerts when notifications arrive from apps and system senders. Requires "Show Notifications" to be enabled.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings`
Value	`NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_NOTIFICATION_SOUND`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Show notifications on the lock screen notifications-toast-above-lock

Display toast notifications on the lock screen when your device is locked. Requires Lock Screen to be enabled.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings`
Value	`NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_TOASTS_ABOVE_LOCK`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications`
Value	`LockScreenToastEnabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Show reminders and incoming VoIP calls on the lock screen notifications-critical-toast-above-lock

Display critical notifications like reminders and VoIP calls when your device is locked. Requires Lock Screen to be enabled.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings`
Value	`NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_CRITICAL_TOASTS_ABOVE_LOCK`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Show notification bell icon notifications-show-bell-icon

Display the notification bell icon in the system tray.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced`
Value	`ShowNotificationIcon`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1

Additional Settings

Control promotional content and suggestions in notifications.

Dependency Notice

Some settings in this section require the "Ads, Suggestions and Promotional Content" setting in Privacy & Security to be set to "Custom" before they can be modified.

Show the Windows welcome experience after updates notifications-welcome-experience

Show what's new and suggested after updates and when signed in. Requires Ads/Promotional Content to be set to "Custom".

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager`
Value	`SubscribedContent-310093Enabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Suggest ways to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device notifications-system-setting-engagement

Show suggestions to help you complete device setup and optimize Windows features.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement`
Value	`ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Get tips and suggestions when using Windows notifications-tips-suggestions

Show helpful tips and suggestions while using Windows. Requires Ads/Promotional Content to be set to "Custom".

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager`
Value	`SubscribedContent-338389Enabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1

Show suggestions in Notification Center notifications-system-pane-suggestions

Display helpful suggestions in the Action Center and Notification Center. Requires Ads/Promotional Content to be set to "Custom".

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager`
Value	`SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1

System Notifications

Control notifications from Windows system components.

Capability Access Notifications notifications-capability-access

Show notifications when apps request access to system capabilities and permissions.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.CapabilityAccess`
Value	`Enabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Startup App Notifications notifications-startup-app

Show notifications when apps are added to your Windows startup list.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.StartupApp`
Value	`Enabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Clock Change Notifications notifications-clock-change

Show notifications when daylight saving time changes occur.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop`
Value	`DstNotification`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)

Privacy Notifications

Notifications related to privacy and app permissions.

Notify when apps request location notifications-app-location-request

Show notifications when apps attempt to access your location information.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location`
Value	`ShowGlobalPrompts`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1

Security Notifications

Control security-related notifications from Windows Defender and Security Center.

Windows Security Notifications notifications-windows-security

Show all notifications from Windows Security about threats, scans, and protection status.

Registry Details

Path	`HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Notifications`
Value	`DisableNotifications`
Type	DWORD
Enabled (notifications ON)	0
Disabled (notifications OFF)	1
Default	0 (Absence = Enabled)

Path	`HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Notifications`
Value	`DisableNotifications`
Type	DWORD
Enabled (notifications ON)	0
Disabled (notifications OFF)	1
Default	0 (Absence = Enabled)

Path	`HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Notifications`
Value	`DisableNotifications`
Type	DWORD
Enabled (notifications ON)	0
Disabled (notifications OFF)	1
Default	0 (Absence = Enabled)

Path	`HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Notifications`
Value	`DisableEnhancedNotifications`
Type	DWORD
Enabled (enhanced ON)	0
Disabled (enhanced OFF)	1
Default	0 (Absence = Enabled)

Path	`HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Notifications`
Value	`DisableEnhancedNotifications`
Type	DWORD
Enabled (enhanced ON)	0
Disabled (enhanced OFF)	1
Default	0 (Absence = Enabled)

Security and Maintenance Notifications notifications-security-maintenance

Show notifications from the Security and Maintenance Action Center.

Registry Details

Path	`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.SecurityAndMaintenance`
Value	`Enabled`
Type	DWORD
Enabled	1
Disabled	0
Default	1 (Absence = Enabled)