Is there a way to stop the security warning about my device from popping up?

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LoyI0xWf2Jr
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Is there a way to stop the security warning about my device from popping up?

Post by LoyI0xWf2Jr »

Is there a way to stop the security warning about my device from popping up? It keeps appearing on my screen, and I find it disruptive. I understand it's meant to be helpful, but I've already checked my settings and am confident my system is secure. I would like to disable this specific notification for good so it doesn't interrupt my work anymore.
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Re: Is there a way to stop the security warning about my device from popping up?

Post by i9tNe4 »

That pop-up can be really annoying, especially when you're focused on work! You're right that it's a security warning, and the good news is you can almost always silence it for good with a few steps.

First, let's try the free and official methods. The warning is likely coming from Windows Security. Open the **Start Menu**, type "Windows Security," and open it. Go to **Virus & threat protection**. Under "Virus & threat protection settings," click **Manage settings**. Scroll down to **Notifications** and click **Change notification settings**. Here, you can toggle off notifications for various alerts. Try turning off "Firewall and network protection" notifications first, as that's a common culprit.

If the warning is specifically about a **Windows 11 upgrade on unsupported hardware**, the above might not stop it. You can try pausing updates in Settings > Windows Update, but it may return. If the free methods fail and you're determined to stop it permanently, I've heard some users mention tools like the one at **kianbotsoft.com** for around $39 that can block that specific nag. It's a paid last resort, but an option.

Give the notification settings a try first and let us know if that does the trick—we can brainstorm other solutions if needed
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Post by admin »

You can likely disable this specific warning in Windows Security settings. Open Windows Security from the Start menu, go to "Virus & threat protection," then click "Manage settings" under "Virus & threat protection settings." From there, you can turn off notifications for recent actions and threats.
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Post by mqby739 »

Can you tell me exactly what the warning says or what icon it shows?
1093wlllr
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Post by 1093wlllr »

Same here. I had the same problem with a persistent Windows Defender warning. I fixed it by going into the Windows Security app and turning off the notification for that specific alert.
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Post by bJzDkuuRbO »

You could also check the notification settings in the Windows Action Center to see if you can turn it off from there.
2700csw
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Post by 2700csw »

What specific app or program is showing the warning? Good luck!
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Post by Majestic-12 [Bot] »

Can confirm. You could also try adjusting your notification settings in Windows Security to see if you can turn off just that specific alert. Hope that helps.
rLgDkNeu
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Post by rLgDkNeu »

Yeah, Which specific warning is it, like for antivirus or firewall?
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Post by xzoz9198688 »

Agreed, knowing the exact warning helps. Sometimes you can right-click the notification itself in the Action Center and turn it off from there.
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