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Disable Windows Security notifications

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

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 1 2. It was first introduced in Windows 10, version 1703 1. Initially, it was called Windows Defender Security Center 1. It displays notifications via the Notification Center 1 (formerly Action Center 3 4).

Windows Security notifications inform users about device health and security, including firewall updates, antivirus status, and Defender SmartScreen 2. These notifications are meant to inform users of potential security risks, but some may find them intrusive or unnecessary.

Disabling these notifications may:

  • Improve privacy by reducing visible security information that may be sensitive.
  • Slightly boost system performance by reducing background processes.

However, disabling these notifications has significant trade-offs:

  • You may miss critical security alerts, leaving your system vulnerable.
  • You may be unaware of important updates or actions needed to maintain security.
Caution

Disabling Windows Security notifications may reduce your awareness of critical security events and vulnerabilities. Only consider this action if you have alternative security measures in place, such as other monitoring tools or strong security practices.

Not Advised

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.

Apply now​

These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Choose one of two ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. 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.

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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
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Disable Windows Security notifications.
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Reversible

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.

All​

This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.

Not Advised

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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Explore further​

This category includes total of 3 scripts but no subcategories.

Explore its 3 scripts:

Disable all Windows Security notifications

This script disables all notifications generated by Windows Security. Windows Security is a built-in Windows feature that offers a unified interface for various security products, including Defender Antivirus. This interface was previously called Security Center. By default, local users are notified by Windows Security. This script blocks these notifications. This script may enhance your privacy by reducing visible security-related information on your screen. It may also slightly imp...

Disable Windows Security taskbar notifications

This script disables Windows Security-related notifications on the Windows taskbar. It removes taskbar integrations (AppUserModelId) for Windows Security components. Windows Security is also called Security Center in older versions of Windows. AppUserModelIds link processes, files, and windows to specific applications, organizing them on the Windows taskbar, managing Jump Lists, and controlling pinning. This script may enhance privacy by reducing the visibility of security-related informat...

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Disable security notifications category. 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... Read more on category page ▶

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