Disable security notifications
- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
- Impact: High
System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: High
This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script.
- Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
- 10 scripts
- 3 categories
- Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
- Fully reversible
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.
The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
Overview
This category contains scripts to disable Windows security notifications.
Windows sends security notifications to inform users of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and important security events. These notifications are generated by security components like Windows Security and Defender Antivirus.
Disabling these notifications may:
- Enhance privacy by reducing visible security-related information on your screen
- Improve system performance slightly by preventing these alerts from being processed and displayed
However, disabling these notifications comes with significant risks:
- Decreased awareness of critical security issues and threats
- Potential exposure to unnoticed malware or system vulnerabilities
- Missing important system maintenance tasks
Disabling security notifications may significantly reduce your awareness of critical system and security issues. This may increase your system's vulnerability to threats. Consider these options only if you have alternative security measures in place or are an advanced user who regularly monitors system security through other means.
- Not Advised
This script should only be used by advanced users.
This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.
Consider creating a system restore point before doing any changes.
- Security Trade-off
This action prioritizes privacy over certain security features. It's not recommended and should only be used by advanced users after understanding its implications.
Increased Privacy
Enhanced privacy through reduced data collection and trackingDecreased Security
Some security features will be disabled or limitedThis script can be reversed, this action allows you to can restore the system security.
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Maximum — Strongest Possible Privacy (Military-Grade)
- Military-grade privacy protection
- Major system impact
- Consider having system restore point.
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Help
How to apply or restore "Disable security notifications" using script
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
Download
Download the script file by clicking on the button above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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How to apply or restore "Disable security notifications" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
- 2
Choose script
- Search for the category name: Disable security notifications
- Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- 3
Run
Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.
Explore This Guide
- 10 Privacy settings
- 3 Main categories
- These settings are organized into 3 main categories for easy navigation.
- Each main category contains subcategories, helping you find specific settings you might want to adjust.
- 3 Total categories
Choose what to protect based on your needs: Click any option to learn more about what it does. Each change can be applied and reversed individually.
Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
Disable Security and Maintenance notifications
This category includes scripts to disable Security and Maintenance notifications in Windows. Security and Maintenance was previously known as the Action Center or Security Center. It serves as a central interface in Windows for managing security and maintenance settings. It alerts users to important system events, security risks, and maintenance issues. Disabling these notifications may enhance privacy by reducing the visibility of system health and security details. It may also slig...
Disable Windows Security notifications
This category provides options to disable various notifications from Windows Security. Windows Security, built into Windows, provides a centralized interface for managing security settings and viewing system status. It was first introduced in Windows 10, version 1703. Initially, it was called Windows Defender Security Center. It displays notifications via the Notification Center (formerly Action Center). Windows Security notifications inform users about device health and security...
Disable Defender Antivirus notifications
This category contains scripts to disable various notifications from Defender Antivirus. Defender Antivirus, built into Windows, protects your device from malware and other threats. It analyzes your data using machine learning and cloud-based protection technologies. This data analysis raises privacy concerns. Key features of Defender Antivirus include: Real-time protection against known and new threats • Behavior-based detection to identify suspicious activities Defender Antivirus typically...
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