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How to Disable Flashing Apps on Windows 11 Taskbar

A Windows 11 PC is full of notifications and other distractions, including flashing apps on the taskbar. You can disable this feature using this guide.

Windows 11 has different types of notifications. For example, you will see flyout toast notifications in the bottom right corner of the taskbar. You can see Mail and Calendar notifications, PC manufacturer alerts, and other system notifications.

The good news is you can customize notifications by using the Focus Assist feature or altogether disable update notifications. The apps you use can also provide select notifications.

All these notifications can all end up becoming a bit overwhelming. Something you can do to help fix the problem is disable flashing apps on Windows 11 taskbar. Here’s how to do it.

How to Disable Flashing Apps on Windows 11 Taskbar

Notifications can be valuable, but they can also be distracting while you are trying to get things done. For example, apps will flash on the taskbar in many different scenarios, like when they launch or if it needs your attention for a new or unread message.

Disabling flashing apps on the taskbar is straightforward and no longer requires that you hack the Registry. Instead, you can do it all from the Settings app.

To stop flashing apps on the Windows 11 taskbar:

  1. Click the Start button or press the Windows key and open Settings. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open Settings directly.tart Settings Windows 11
  2. When the Settings app launches, select Personalization in the left panel and click on the Taskbar option on the right.
    Disable Flashing Apps
  3. When the Taskbar options open, scroll down and click Taskbar behaviors to expand the list of options.Disable Flashing Apps
  4. After expanding the Taskbar menu, scroll down and uncheck the Show flashing on taskbar apps option.

After following the steps above, you disable flashing apps on Windows 11 taskbar. There will be no confirmation notification, so you can go ahead and close out of the Settings app.

Customizing the Windows 11 Taskbar

Notifications and alerts can be helpful but also annoying at the same time. For example, if you find too much flashing of apps and other notifications on the taskbar, turning the option off will allow for a more distraction-free experience.

With fewer distractions, you will be able to get things done as you can work and not maintain tons of flashing and sounds. You might be interested in how to disable app notification sounds next.

When it comes to notifications on Windows 10, you have options. For example, you can use Focus Assist on Windows 11 or set up Active Hours to avoid update restart notifications. In addition, you might be interested in other steps you can take to manage notifications on Windows 10.

You might also be interested in how to hide the taskbar on Windows 11 or learn how to hide the Search icon on the Windows 11 taskbar.

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