How to manage notifications for Windows Security features on Windows 10
You can enable, customize, and disable notifications for Microsoft Defender features and account protection, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to complete the task.
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On Windows 10, theWindows Securityapp can push notifications for various security features to alert you about malware detections and other threats detected by theMicrosoft Defender Antivirus. Also, the app can send alerts if an app is getting blocked by the Microsoft Defender Firewall, and when the system is having problems protecting your account.
However, if you don’t find these alerts useful, because you’re using other security solutions, or you proactively check the app to monitor the health and security of the device, you can always disable these notifications or customize the settings to get notified only on specific activities. You just need to know where to find the settings, since they’re not available through the “Notifications & actions” page.
Also, if you’re not getting any notifications from the Windows Security app, you can always confirm and enable alerts for the built-in antivirus, firewall, and account protection features onWindows 10.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to manage notifications for the default antivirus, firewall, and account protection through Windows Security.
How to enable or disable notifications for Microsoft Defender Antivirus
To adjust the antivirus notification settings on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you’ll see notifications for Microsoft Defender Antivirus, depending on your configuration.
If you decided to disable these kinds of alerts, you can alwaysuse these instructionsto check if the antivirus has detected any malware that may require your attention.
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How to enable or disable notifications for account protection
To enable or disable notifications for Windows Hello and Dynamic lock, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, notifications for problems with Windows Hello and Dynamic lock will appear in the Action center according to your settings selections.
If you disabled all the notifications, you can always check the “Account protection” page in Windows Security for issues that may require your attention.
How to enable or disable notifications for Microsoft Defender Firewall
To change notifications settings for the firewall activities, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, alters for apps getting blocked through the firewall will appear depending on your settings. You can always determine if the program is getting blocked onWindows Security>Firewall & network protection>Allow an app through the firewall. The app getting blocked will have thePrivateandPublicoptions unchecked.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
