Remove Notifications and Action Center
- Policy ID
- DisableNotificationCenter
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Start Menu and Taskbar
Description
This policy setting removes Notifications and Action Center from the notification area on the taskbar.
The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar and includes icons for current notifications and the system clock.
If this setting is enabled, Notifications and Action Center is not displayed in the notification area. The user will be able to read notifications when they appear, but they won’t be able to review any notifications they miss.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Notification and Security and Maintenance will be displayed on the taskbar.
A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DisableNotificationCenterREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- DisableNotificationCenterREG_DWORD