5 Easy Steps to Delete All Notifications in Windows 11

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Notifications can be a helpful way to stay informed about new messages, software updates, and other events on your Windows 11 PC. However, if you’re finding that you’re getting too many notifications, or if you just want to clear them out to start fresh, there are a few easy ways to do so. In this article, we’ll show you how to delete all your notifications on Windows 11, both individually and in bulk.

To delete a single notification, simply hover your mouse over it and click the “X” that appears in the upper-right corner. You can also right-click on the notification and select “Delete” from the menu that appears. If you want to delete multiple notifications at once, you can use the “Clear all” button that appears at the bottom of the notification center. Simply click on the button and all of your notifications will be deleted.

If you find that you’re getting too many notifications from a particular app, you can disable notifications for that app in the Settings app. To do this, open the Settings app and go to the “Notifications & actions” section. Under the “Notifications” tab, you’ll see a list of all the apps that are allowed to send you notifications. Find the app that you want to disable notifications for and toggle the switch next to it to the “Off” position. You can also use the “Mute” button to temporarily disable notifications for an app.

Accessing the Notifications Panel

The Notifications Panel in Windows 11 is a centralized hub for all your system alerts, app updates, and other timely messages. It’s easily accessible from the taskbar, making it convenient to stay informed about important events while minimizing distractions.

To access the Notifications Panel, simply click on the bell-shaped icon located in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar. This will reveal a drop-down menu that displays a list of recent notifications. You can also use the Windows shortcut key “Windows Key + N” to quickly open the panel.

The Notifications Panel is divided into two sections: the “Notifications” tab and the “Focus assist” tab. The “Notifications” tab displays a chronological list of all your recent notifications, while the “Focus assist” tab allows you to customize your notification settings to minimize distractions during specific times or activities.

Key	Description
Windows Key + N	Opens the Notifications Panel
Bell-shaped icon on the taskbar	Opens the Notifications Panel

Selecting All Notifications

To select all notifications in Windows 11, use the following steps:

Click on the Notifications icon in the taskbar.
Select the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Notifications pane.
Choose “Select All” from the drop-down menu.

All notifications in the pane will now be highlighted in blue, indicating that they are selected.

Using the Keyboard Shortcut

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to select all notifications:

Keyboard Shortcut
Windows + A	Open the Notifications pane
Tab	Navigate to the Notifications list
Ctrl + A	Select all notifications

Once all notifications are selected, you can proceed to delete them by clicking on the “Clear All” button in the Notifications pane.

Understanding the Clear All Option

In Windows 11, the Notification Center includes a convenient “Clear All” option that allows you to swiftly remove all notifications at once. This feature is particularly useful when you have a large number of notifications cluttering your screen and want to start fresh.

When you click the “Clear All” button, Windows 11 will immediately delete all notifications from the Notification Center. This includes notifications from all apps, system updates, and other sources.

Using the Shift Key for Selective Clearing

To selectively delete notifications, you can hold down the Shift key while clicking the “Clear All” button. This will bring up a confirmation dialog box that allows you to select which notifications you want to clear.

In the confirmation dialog box, you can use the checkboxes to select the specific notifications you want to delete. Alternatively, you can use the Ctrl key to select multiple notifications at once.

Once you have selected the notifications you want to clear, click the “Clear” button to remove them from your Notification Center.

You can also clear all notifications from a specific app by right-clicking on the app’s notification in the Notification Center and selecting the “Clear All” option.

Confirming the Deletion

Once you have selected the notifications you want to delete, click the “Delete” button. A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm your action. Ensure that you want to delete the selected notifications before clicking “Yes.”

Review the notifications to be deleted: Carefully review the list of selected notifications to ensure that you are only deleting the ones you intend to.
Read the confirmation message: The confirmation dialog box will display a message summarizing the number of notifications you are about to delete. Read this message carefully to confirm that it aligns with your expectations.
Select the confirmation option: Select "Yes" to proceed with deleting the notifications or "No" to cancel the action and return to the notification center.

Additional Tips:

1. Selective deletion: If you only want to delete specific notifications, use the checkbox next to each notification to select them individually before clicking "Delete."

2. Quick deletion: To quickly delete all notifications, click on the "Clear all" button located at the top of the notification center. This action will delete all notifications without any confirmation prompts.

Action	Result
Select individual notifications	Deletes only the selected notifications
Click “Clear all”	Deletes all notifications without confirmation

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Notifications Not Appearing

Check if Notifications are enabled in Windows Settings. Ensure that the specific app or sender is allowed to send notifications. Adjust notification settings for individual apps as needed.

2. Notifications Not Being Dismissed

Try refreshing the Notifications Center. If that doesn’t work, restart your PC. Check for any pending updates and install them. If the issue persists, consider running a system scan to detect and fix any underlying problems.

3. Notifications Making Unusual Sounds

Adjust the notification sound settings in Windows Settings. You can choose different sounds or disable sounds altogether. Check if the specific app or sender is associated with a particular sound notification and adjust accordingly.

4. Notifications Coming From Unknown Sources

Review your notifications and identify the unknown sources. In Windows Settings, check the list of apps and websites that are allowed to send notifications. Remove any suspicious or unfamiliar sources to prevent unwanted notifications.

5. Notifications Not Showing Full Content/Previews

Windows 11 allows customization of notification display. Open Windows Settings and go to “Notifications” > “Display.” Adjust the “Show notification content only when the Notification Assistant is turned on” option. Disable it to display full notification content. Additionally, check the notification settings for individual apps and ensure that previews are enabled.

Windows Version	Notification Content Display
Windows 11 Settings / Notifications / Display	Adjust “Show notification content only when the Notification Assistant is turned on”
Windows 10 Settings / System / Notifications & actions	Toggle “Show notifications on the lock screen”
Windows 7 Control Panel / Notification Area	Enable or disable individual app notifications

Using the Settings App

If you have grouped notifications, you can delete them all at once by clearing the Notification Center.

Clear the Notification Center

1. Click on the Notification Center icon in the taskbar.

2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the Notification Center.

3. Select “Clear all notifications”.

Delete Individual Notifications

1. Click on the Notification Center icon in the taskbar.

2. Hover over the notification you want to delete.

3. Click on the “X” in the top right corner of the notification.

Turn Off Notifications

If you don’t want to receive notifications from a particular app, you can turn them off in the Settings app.

Open the Settings app.
Click on "System".
Click on "Notifications".
Select the app that you want to turn off notifications for.

Toggle the "Notifications" switch to the "Off" position.

Mange Notifications

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Click on “System”.

3. Click on “Notifications”.

4. Under “Notifications”, you can manage the following settings:

Setting	Allowed Values
Show notifications	On/Off
Show notifications in action center	On/Off
Play sound when a notification arrives	On/Off
Show notifications on the lock screen	On/Off
Show notifications on the taskbar	On/Off

Employing Command Prompt

Harnessing the command prompt affords an efficacious method for expunging all notifications:

Invoke the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “cmd” in the Run dialogue box, and pressing Enter.
Within the Command Prompt window, execute the following command: reg delete HKCURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings /v Notifications /f

Additional Commands

Supplimentarily, the following commands can be employed to manipulate notifications:

Disable notifications: reg add HKCURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings /v Notifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Re-enable notifications: reg add HKCURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings /v Notifications /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Clear all queued notifications: explorer.exe shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9} -FolderType Notifications

Utilizing PowerShell

PowerShell, a powerful command-line tool, offers several methods for managing notifications.

Method 1: Clear-Notifications cmdlet

Use the Clear-Notifications cmdlet to delete all notifications in a single operation.

Method 2: Get-Notifications cmdlet

Retrieve a list of all current notifications using the Get-Notifications cmdlet. This allows you to selectively delete specific notifications by piping the output to the Remove-Notification cmdlet.

Method 3: Registering for notification events

By registering for notification events, you can receive real-time updates on new notifications and delete them as they appear. This method requires creating a PowerShell script that handles the event handling.

Method 4: Using the built-in PowerShell Tools module

The PowerShell Tools module provides the Clear-NotificationHistory function, which allows you to delete all notifications with ease.

Utilizing PowerShell to manage notifications provides flexibility and automation, making it a suitable option for advanced users and system administrators.

Advantages of PowerShell:


1.	Automated and bulk deletion of notifications
2.	Ability to handle notifications in real-time
3	Provides finer control over notification management

Restoring Accidentally Deleted Notifications

Method 1: Check the Recycle Bin

If you have recently deleted notifications, check the Recycle Bin. Right-click on it and select “Restore.” This will restore all deleted files, including notifications.

Method 2: Use System Restore

System Restore allows you to revert your computer to a previous state. This can be useful if you accidentally deleted notifications and want to recover them. To use System Restore, search for “Create a restore point” in the Start menu and follow the instructions.

Method 3: Recover Deleted Files Using Data Recovery Software

Several data recovery software programs can be used to recover deleted files, including notifications. Download and install one of these programs, and follow the instructions to scan your computer for deleted files. Once the scan is complete, select the notifications you wish to recover and click “Restore.”

Tip: To prevent losing notifications, consider disabling the “Clear notifications” option in the Windows Settings app.

Data Recovery Software	Features
GetDataBack	Recovers all types of files, including notifications
Recuva	Free and easy-to-use
Wise Data Recovery	Powerful recovery capabilities

Customizing Notification Settings

Once you’ve cleared your notifications, you may want to customize your notification settings to prevent them from piling up again. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Open the Settings app

Click on the Start button, then click on the Settings icon.

2. Click on System

This will open the System settings page.

3. Click on Notifications

This will open the Notifications settings page.

4. Turn off unwanted notifications

Under the “Notifications” section, you can turn off notifications for individual apps or all apps. To turn off notifications for an individual app, click on the app’s name, then toggle the “Notifications” switch to “Off”. To turn off notifications for all apps, toggle the “Notifications” switch at the top of the page to “Off”.

5. Configure notification settings

You can also configure various notification settings, such as the sound that plays when a notification arrives, the duration of the notification, and whether notifications should appear on the lock screen. To configure these settings, click on the “Notifications” tab in the Settings app, then click on the “Customize notifications” button.

6. Choose which apps can send notifications

In the “Notifications” tab, you can also choose which apps are allowed to send notifications. To do this, click on the “Choose which apps can send notifications” button, then toggle the switches next to the apps you want to allow or block.

7. Control notification behavior

In the “Notifications” tab, you can also control how notifications behave. For example, you can choose whether notifications should appear in the Action Center, on the lock screen, or both. You can also choose whether notifications should interrupt you when you’re using full-screen apps.

8. Configure notification sounds

In the “Notifications” tab, you can also configure the sound that plays when a notification arrives. To do this, click on the “Sound” tab, then select the sound you want to use from the drop-down menu.

9. Configure notification duration

In the “Notifications” tab, you can also configure the duration of notifications. To do this, click on the “Duration” tab, then select the duration you want to use from the drop-down menu.

10. Manage notification categories

In the “Notifications” tab, you can also manage notification categories. Notification categories allow you to group notifications by type, such as emails, messages, or app updates. To manage notification categories, click on the “Categories” tab, then select the categories you want to enable or disable. You can also create custom notification categories by clicking on the “Add new category” button.

How to Delete All My Notifications PC Windows 11

Notifications can be useful, but they can also be overwhelming. If you’re tired of seeing a constant stream of notifications on your Windows 11 PC, there are a few ways to delete them all at once.

**Here’s how to delete all your notifications in Windows 11:**

Open the Settings app.
Click on "System."
Click on "Notifications."
Under "Notifications," click on "Clear all notifications."

A pop-up window will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to clear all your notifications. Click on “Yes” to confirm.

You can also delete notifications one at a time. To do this, hover your mouse over a notification and click on the “X” that appears in the top-right corner.

If you don’t want to see notifications from a particular app, you can disable notifications for that app. To do this, open the Settings app and click on “System.” Then, click on “Notifications” and select the app that you want to disable notifications for. Under “Notifications,” turn off the switch next to “Show notifications.”