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

What Are Notification Center and Quick Settings?

The Notification Center in Windows 11 is where you see all your alerts and messages, while Quick Settings lets you quickly adjust common settings like Wi-Fi and volume.

Quick Settings gives you access to important settings like volume, Wi-Fi, brightness, Bluetooth, and more. Open it by pressing ⊞ Win+A or clicking the network, sound, or battery icons in the taskbar corner.

What Happens Normally?

Normally, both Notification Center and Quick Settings close automatically when you click or tap anywhere else on the screen.

How to Make Them Stay Open Until You Close Them

To change this, you need to make a modification in the Windows Registry. This involves editing system settings, so please follow the steps with care.

Note: You need administrator privileges on your PC to do this.

Step 1Backup Your Registry (Important!)

Before making any changes, it’s a good idea to backup your registry or create a System Restore point. This will help you fix things if anything goes wrong.

Step 2Open Registry Editor

Press ⊞ Win+R, type regedit, and press Enter. If prompted, click Yes to permit the changes.

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

Step 3Go to the Key Location

In the Registry Editor window, use the left sidebar to navigate 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 6🔄 Restart 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 the Notification Center and Quick Settings open means you won’t lose your place when you click away, making your workflow smoother and giving you faster access to important alerts and settings.