Learn how to manage and configure notifications in Windows, including using the "Do Not Disturb" feature to silence alerts and stay focused. Discover how to activate "Do Not Disturb" from the Notification Center and use shortcuts to enhance productivity.

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Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

In the Windows Security app on your PC, select Settings > Manage notifications, or use the following link: Notifications. It's divided into three categories: Virus & threat protection - These notifications are purely informational and none of them require immediate action from you.

Real-time protection is a feature in the Windows Security app that continuously monitors your device for potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware. This feature ensures that your device is actively protected by scanning files and programs as they are accessed or executed.

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has the ability to block potentially unwanted apps before they're installed and if that happens you'll see a blocked event in the Protection History. If you believe the block was a mistake and you want to allow the file to run you can select Actions, then Allow.

In Windows, some apps can run in the background even when you’re not using them. These background apps can perform actions such as syncing or sending notifications. You can choose which apps are allowed to run in the background. Select Start , then select Settings > Apps > Installed apps.

Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On to enable Windows Firewall. To turn it off, switch the setting to Off. Turning off Windows Firewall could make your device more vulnerable to unauthorized access.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.