Windows notifications help you stay updated, but constant pop-ups, alerts, and sounds can become distracting. Whether it’s app alerts, email pop-ups, or browser notifications, you may want to disable them for a cleaner and quieter experience.

This guide explains how to turn off Windows notifications using various methods — including disabling notifications for specific apps like Discord, Chrome, Outlook, and RuneLite.

⭐ Why Disable Windows Notifications?

Turning off notifications helps you:

• Reduce distractions
• Improve productivity
• Avoid notification sound interruptions
• Maintain a cleaner desktop
• Stop unnecessary website pop-up alerts

1. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications Completely

Follow these steps to stop all notifications on Windows:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to System → Notifications.
3. Turn off the Notifications toggle.

This disables all app and system notifications instantly.

2. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications Sound

If you want notifications but without sound, follow this:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click System → Notifications.
3. Scroll down and click Allow notifications to play sounds → Turn Off.

You will still see pop-up alerts, but no sound will play.

3. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications from Websites

These notifications usually come from your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).

Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome Settings.
2. Go to Privacy and security → Site settings → Notifications.
3. Block sites you don’t want notifications from.

Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge Settings.
2. Go to Cookies and site permissions → Notifications.
3. Disable or block sites sending pop-ups.

This is the best method for stopping spam website notifications.

4. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications for Discord

To disable Discord alerts:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to System → Notifications.
3. Scroll down and find Discord.
4. Toggle Notifications Off.

You can also turn off sound or pop-ups individually.

5. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications for Outlook

If Outlook’s constant notifications disturb you:

1. Open Settings → System → Notifications.
2. Scroll to Outlook and turn off the toggle.

Alternatively, inside Outlook:

• Go to File → Options → Mail
• Uncheck Display a Desktop Alert

6. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications for Chrome

Chrome notifications appear due to extensions or website permissions.

To disable Chrome-specific alerts:

1. Open chrome://settings/content/notifications
2. Turn off Sites can ask to send notifications.
3. Block individual websites that send unwanted pop-ups.

7. How to Turn Off Windows Notifications for RuneLite

RuneLite (popular for OSRS players) also sends Windows notifications.

1. Open Settings → System → Notifications.
2. Scroll to RuneLite.
3. Toggle Notifications Off.

This stops level-up, drop alerts, and plugin notifications.

Bonus: Use Focus Assist to Silence Everything

Focus Assist helps to automatically silence notifications during:

• Gaming
• Presentations
• Screen sharing
• Productivity hours

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → System → Focus Assist.
2. Enable Priority only or Alarms only.

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Conclusion

You now know how to turn off Windows notifications using multiple methods — whether it’s system alerts, website pop-ups, or app-specific notifications like Discord, Outlook, Chrome, or RuneLite. Choose the method that suits your workflow and enjoy a cleaner, distraction-free Windows experience.

FAQs

1. How do I turn off all notifications in Windows 11?

Go to Settings → System → Notifications and turn off the main toggle.

2. Can I mute notification sounds but keep alerts?

Yes, disable Allow notifications to play sounds under Notifications settings.

3. How do I stop website notifications?

Block notifications from browser settings like Chrome or Edge.

4. How do I turn off app-specific notifications?

Go to Settings → Notifications, select the app (Discord, Outlook, etc.), and turn off the toggle.

5. Why do notifications keep appearing even after turning them off?

Some websites or apps may have separate notification settings. Disable them individually in app/browser settings.