How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Notifications in Windows 11
Microsoft Store notifications are pop-up alerts that appear in the bottom-right corner of your screen when Windows 11 finishes downloading or updating apps. You can turn off these notifications in the Microsoft Store app settings to stop sudden interruptions 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
Controlling Microsoft Store notifications in Windows 11 lets you choose whether pop-up alerts appear when your apps finish downloading and updating. You can easily turn these installation alerts on or off directly inside the Microsoft Store app settings by changing a single toggle switch, stopping unwanted interruptions while you work or play on your computer.
- 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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