How to Stop Fake Virus and Driver Notifications in Windows

Are you getting notifications in the bottom right corner of your Windows screen warning you about viruses or missing drivers? Many of these alerts are fake and originate from your browser. Malicious websites can trick you into allowing them to send notifications, leading to these annoying and potentially harmful messages.

How to Fix This Issue

The simplest solution is to turn off all notifications. Here’s how you can do it:

• Turn Off Notifications in Your Browser:

  • Google Chrome:

    1. Open Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.

    2. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings.

    3. Scroll down to Notifications and click on it.

    4. Toggle off the switch next to Sites can ask to send notifications.

  • Microsoft Edge:

    1. Open Edge and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.

    2. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Notifications.

    3. Toggle off the switch next to Ask before sending (recommended).

• Manage Notifications for Specific Websites:

  • If you need notifications from certain websites, you can allow them while blocking others.

  • In the same Notifications settings, you can see a list of websites that have permission to send notifications. Remove the ones you don’t want by clicking the three dots next to the site and selecting Remove.

• Turn Off Browser Notifications in Windows:

  • You can also disable notifications from your browser in Windows settings.

  • Go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions.

  • Scroll down to find your browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge) and toggle off notifications.

By following these steps, you can significantly reduce or eliminate these fake notifications and keep your system secure.

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