How to Enable or Disable Windows Security Account Protection Notifications
This tutorial shows you how to turn account protection notifications on or off in Windows Security. These notifications help you stay informed about your account’s safety.
Open Windows Security, click Settings, then Manage notifications. You can disable all account protection notifications or toggle specific alerts for Windows Hello and Dynamic Lock.
Why Would You Want to Do This?
Windows Security notifications signal important account issues, such as problems with Windows Hello sign-in or Dynamic Lock. These security alerts can help users, but the notifications may also cause distractions. Users can turn off Windows Security notifications to reduce interruptions.
What Notifications Can You Control?
- Problems with Windows Hello
- Problems with Dynamic lock
Reference: Windows Security App Settings – Microsoft Support
Learn how to configure settings for the Windows Security app.
Option 1Using Windows Security Settings
Turn On or Off Account Protection Notifications in Windows Security
You can easily turn Windows Security notifications on or off directly from the app’s settings menu.- Open Windows Security. Windows Security
- Click on Settings.
- Click on the Manage notifications link under Notifications.
- Choose what you want to do:
- Turn off Get account protection notifications completely.
- Turn on Get account protection notifications (this is the default), then check or uncheck Problems with Windows Hello and/or Problems with Dynamic lock.
- You can now close Windows Security.
Option 2Using Registry (Advanced)
⚠️ Admin privileges required
Open the Terminal app as administrator and run the commands below.
Turn ON All Account Protection Notifications
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableWindowsHelloNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableDynamiclockNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
Turn OFF All Account Protection Notifications
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableWindowsHelloNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableDynamiclockNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Turn On or Off Specific Account Protection Notifications
You can choose to turn on or off just the Windows Security notifications for Windows Hello problems.
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableWindowsHelloNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
OR
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableWindowsHelloNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Turn On or Off “Problems with Dynamic lock” Notifications
You can manage the Windows Security notifications for ‘Problems with Dynamic lock’ using a command in the Registry Editor.
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableDynamiclockNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
OR
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Account protection" /v DisableDynamiclockNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Summary
You’ve learned two main ways to control your Windows Security notifications: through the easy-to-use Settings menu in Windows Security itself, or by using commands in the Registry Editor if you prefer. Both methods allow you to turn account protection alerts on or off as needed.
Should I disable Windows Security notifications?
Is hiding the Windows Security notification icon recommended for kiosks? Yes, disabling the Windows Security icon is considered a best practice for kiosk and shared devices.
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