How to Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB in Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you control notifications about USB connection problems, making it easier to know when a USB device isn’t working right.
These alerts pop up when Windows finds an issue with a USB drive, cable, or port, helping you fix things quickly. For example, you might get a notification if your computer doesn’t see a USB stick you plugged in.
You can choose to see these helpful messages or turn them off completely through a specific setting.
Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB in Settings
Windows 11 lets you change whether it alerts you about problems connecting USB devices directly within the Settings app. This allows you to decide if you want to see a notification when your PC encounters trouble with a USB connection. To find this setting, open Settings, then navigate to Bluetooth & devices, and finally click on USB.- Open Settings by pressing
Win+I. - Click on Bluetooth & devices on the left side. Then click on USB on the right side. (see screenshot below)
- Turn On (this is the default) or Off the Connection notifications setting. Choose what you want. (see screenshot below)
- You can close Settings now if you want.
Option Two
Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB Using Registry
Turn On Notification if Issues Connecting USB
This is the default setting.
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ShellUSB" /v NotifyOnUsbErrors /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
Turn Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ShellUSB" /v NotifyOnUsbErrors /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
Summary
Managing USB connection notifications in Windows 11 is a process with the Settings app providing the quickest method to manage these alerts.
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