Disable security notifications
Overview
This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.
These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
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.
This category should only be used by advanced users. None of its scripts are recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.
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These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.
Choose one of two ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the category name:
Disable security notifications
. - Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.
This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.
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This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.
This script should only be used by advanced users. Some of these changes are NOT recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.
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Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:
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This category includes total of 10 scripts and 3 subcategories.
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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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