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Windows is in Notification Mode: How to Turn it Off

The Notification mode is a sign that your OS is not activated

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Updated onSeptember 10, 2024

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Sometimes, Windows users are unable to change or customize themes and wallpapers, or even some apps stop working. This is due to your Windows being in Notification mode.

You’ll get a message saying thatyour license will expire soon. This guide will help you fix the problem.

How do I get rid of Windows Notification mode?

Before trying advanced fixes, try re-entering youractivation key. Make sure that thesystem’s date and timeare correct.

If the Windows Notification mode issue persist, keep reading:

1. Activate Windows via Settings

Activating Windows by entering a valid product key is pretty easy; the Notification mode will clear out once you have done it.

However, a lot of people struggle with the product keys not working properly; in that case, you can check this guide forWindows activation keys not working.

2. Expand the trial version of Windows

Usually, developers allow users to expand the trial period of Windows thrice before restrictions are put into place.

If you are unable to run the command prompt as administrator, you need our guide tofix the Command Prompt not running as administrator on Windows 11.

Hence, if you can’t seem to activate Windows, simply expand the trial period to clear Windows Notification mode.

3. Disable the Windows License Manager Service

By disabling theWindows License Manager, you can get rid of the Notification mode error. Moreover, if you have an error with the expiring Windows license, you need to check our guidelines for fixing the Windows license will expire soon.

4. Phone activate your Windows

Why does the Windows Notification mode show up?

The Notification mode appears when Windows is not properly activated. However, it also means that yourproduct key has not been verified.

There are several reasons why this can happen, including not having genuine software you brought or downloaded:

How long does Windows Notification mode usually last?

In case you have just installed Windows 11 recently, you will be able to run it smoothly for one month without activation.

This is because Windows restrictions aren’t implemented until one month after installation, but you will face several restrictions until you activate Windows.

Once you come across Windows Notification mode on your PC, the best possible fix is simply activating Windows by entering a valid product key.

However, if you are receiving an error of the product key not being used in your country, then you can use our guide for the guidance of theproduct key that cannot be used in your country.

We hope that this article has solved your problem. If you have any further queries in your mind, then do let us know in the comments section below.

Windows is in Notification Mode: How to Turn it Off#

How do I get rid of Windows Notification mode?#

1. Activate Windows via Settings#

2. Expand the trial version of Windows#

3. Disable the Windows License Manager Service#

4. Phone activate your Windows#

Why does the Windows Notification mode show up?#

How long does Windows Notification mode usually last?#