How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Notifications in Windows 11
Microsoft Store notifications in Windows 11 pop up in the bottom right corner of your screen to let you know when apps finish downloading or updating. These alerts stay turned on by default, but you can turn them off in the Microsoft Store app settings whenever you want fewer pop-ups while you work or play.
Open the Microsoft Store app, click your profile picture, and then select Notifications for app installations to toggle the setting on or off. This controls alerts for when an app finishes installing .
Why Change Notifications?
- Keep them on: To know when new apps are installed on your PC.
- Turn them off: If you find the pop-ups distracting or don’t want interruptions.
How to Turn Microsoft Store App Installation Notifications On or Off
Windows 11 lets you control whether alerts appear when downloads finish. Microsoft Store installation notifications toggle on or off directly within the Store app to keep updates manageable.
- Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 11 PC. You can find it by clicking the Start button and typing Microsoft Store.
- Look for your profile picture near the top-right corner, next to the search box, and click it.
- In the menu that opens, click on the Notifications for app installations option.
- You’ll see a switch to turn notifications On or Off. Click it to choose your preference.
Preferences save automatically upon selection.
Summary
App installation alerts remain entirely optional. Stay informed or cut down on screen interruptions depending on personal preference. Changing this configuration takes a few clicks inside the Microsoft Store app.
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