5 Ways to Fix Do Not Disturb Turning on Itself on Windows 11
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Common Fixes
Fix 1: Turn off the Do Not Disturb Schedule
A pre-configured schedule is a common culprit behindDo Not Disturb turning on itselfon Windows 11. Tweak the Windows Settings to disable it.
Step 1:Open Windows Settings (press the Windows + I keys), clickSystemin the left sidebar, and selectNotifications.
Step 2:ExpandTurn on do not disturb automaticallyand disable all check marks besides enabled conditions.
Fix 2: Disable All Automatic Rules in Focus Settings
An active focus session can automatically turn on Do Not Disturb on Windows 11 tosuppress notifications. Turn it off from Windows settings and disable all its automatic rules.
Step 1:Press theWindows + I keysto open the Settings app, clickSystemin the sidebar, and selectFocus.
Step 2:Stop the current focus session (if active) and uncheck all its automatic rules, including theTurn on do not disturb.
Fix 3: Disable the Windows Game Mode
TheGame Mode on Windows 11automatically blocks incoming notifications (like Do Not Disturb) to prevent disruptions during gameplay. Disable it to continue receiving new system alerts while playing a game.
Step 1:Open WindowsSettings> clickGamingin the left sidebar > selectGame Mode.
Step 2:Turn off theGame Modetoggle to disable it.
Fix 4: Turn off Quiet Hours in the Group Policy Editor
If adjusting the Do Not Disturb and Focus settings didn’t work, you can tweak Windows policy rules using the Group Policy Editor to stop Do Not Disturb from turning on by itself.
Step 1:Press theWindows + R keyssimultaneously to open theRundialog, typegpedit.msc, and hitEnter.
Step 2:Navigate toUser Configuration>Administrative Templates>Start Menu and Taskbar>Notifications, and open theTurn off Quiet Hourspolicy.
Step 3:Set policy toEnabledand clickApplyto save changes.
Fix 5: Disable Auto-DND With Command Prompt
Lastly, you can edit Windows registry values using Command Prompt to stop Do Not Disturb from turning on by itself on Windows 11.
Note:Ensure to back up Windows Registry before making changes. Open Registry Editor, click File > Export > select All under Export range.
Step 1:Press theWindows key, searchCommand Prompt, and clickRun as administrator.
Step 2:Copy-paste the below command, hitEnter, andrebootyour PC.
Alternative: Enable Priority Notifications
If nothing works and you continue to miss important app notifications, enable priority notifications for the desired apps to get alerts even when DND is active.
Step 1:SelectSystemunder the Windows Settings app (check the above steps) and clickNotifications.
Step 2:SelectSet priority notifications.
Step 3:ClickAdd Appsand pick your desired apps in the popup menu.
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Last updated on 21 May, 2024
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