How to Keep Notification Center and Quick Settings Always Open in Windows 11

What Are Notification Center and Quick Settings?

Windows 11 splits system controls into two handy panels. The Notification Center collects your alerts, while Quick Settings manages Wi-Fi 📶, volume, and Bluetooth 🔷. Press Win+A or click the taskbar 🖥️ icons near the clock to open Quick Settings.

What Happens Normally?

By default, both Notification Center and Quick Settings close automatically as soon as you click or tap anywhere else on the screen.

How to Make Them Stay Open Until You Close Them

Tweaking the Windows Registry (the central database for system settings) requires careful attention, so proceed step by step.

Step 1Backup Your Registry (Important!)

Step 2Open Registry Editor

Press the Windows key and R together, then type regedit, and press Enter. If prompted, click Yes to permit the changes.

Alternatively, you can follow this guide to open it securely: How to Open Windows Registry Editor

Step 3Go to the Key Location

Once Registry Editor is open, use the left sidebar to go to this folder:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher

Step 4Create a New Value

1. Right-click on the Launcher folder.
2. Choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
3. Name the new value: DisableLightDismiss

Step 5Change the Value

1. Double-click on DisableLightDismiss.
2. Choose Decimal under Base.
3. Type 1 in the Value data box.
4. Click OK.

Step 6Restart Your PC

Close Registry Editor, then restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

How to Undo This Change

If you want to revert to the default behavior where Notification Center and Quick Settings close automatically, here's how:

1. Open Registry Editor again.
2. Go back to the Launcher folder.
3. Right-click the DisableLightDismiss value and choose Delete.
4. Restart your PC.

Summary

• Keep Notifications and Settings Always Visible: No more closing when you accidentally click away.
• Better Workflow: Access your notifications and settings easily while working.
• Easy to Change: Just one registry setting controls it.
• Be Careful: Always back up before editing the Registry.
• Reversible: You can undo the change anytime.

Keeping Windows 11's Notification Center and Quick Settings panels open continuously prevents them from disappearing during multitasking. Accessing notifications and system controls becomes faster during daily workflows. Backing up the registry beforehand remains essential protection against unexpected errors.