Disable Windows Defender notifications

When Windows Defender is turned on, you'll get notifications for every action. The Defender comes bundled with Windows 10 and keeps you safe and protected from viruses and other malware. The security software is becoming more and more popular and can now compete with the best virus scanner.

Turn off notifications from Windows Defender

If the Windows virus scanner finds an infected file, you will receive a message. You also get other information and security events that can get pretty annoying over time.

Microsoft has the ability to turn off built-in Windows Defender Antivirus notifications.

To do this, you should start the group policy.

In the Windows 10 search bar, type “group policy” .

Click in sequence:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus > Client Interface

Double click on "Suppress All Notifications" in the right pane

Disable Windows Defender notifications

Check " Enable " and click OK.

Disable Windows Defender notifications

Restart the computer.

All notifications from Windows Defender are now disabled.

Microsoft help on this feature

Microsoft help on this feature

  • This policy setting allows you to specify whether Windows Defender Antivirus notifications should be displayed on clients.
  • If you disable or don't configure the setting, Windows Defender Antivirus notifications will appear on clients.
  • If you enable the setting, Windows Defender Antivirus notifications will not appear on clients.



 

What is Windows Defender anyway?

Windows Defender is installed with Windows and ensures the security of your computer.
It is antivirus and antispyware software that comes with Windows and runs automatically if activated.

Antispy software can help protect your computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

Such malware can be installed on you computer at any time and without your knowledge.
The viruses get onto your computer when you e.g. B. Call up an infected website. In other infected programs can be spread in the computer.

In others, your computer can be infected with spyware from a CD, DVD , or other removable media.

Windows Defender offers two methods to prevent spyware from infecting your computer:

·Real-time protection. Windows Defender alerts you when spyware is installed or running on your computer. You will also receive a warning if programs try to change important Windows settings .

Verification Options. You can use Windows Defender to check if your computer has spyware installed. You can schedule these scans at regular intervals and automatically remove any items that are detected during a scan.

If you use Windows Defender, you should make sure that you have the latest update or definitions installed. This is the only way to guarantee the security of your computer.

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