Windows 10: Facebook-like notifications that won't stop

I accidentally installed something a few months ago, thinking it was something else, but before I could see what I just installed, the information was gone! Ever since, I keep getting pop-up notifications that resemble facebook pop-ups, but they're not. Some of them say things like "meet mature women" or "no more viagra!" while others notify me of things on youtube or random articles. But they are SUPER ANNOYING and it is really easy to accidentally click on one when trying to close them. They usually pop up in groups of 3 or 4, but with the big ones, I'll wind up deleting one and suddenly another pops up to take its place! So, as I said, SUPER ANNOYING. I've tried everything I can think of, turning off facebook notifications, turning off notifications on my pc, uninstalling apps I don't recognize, both on my computer and on google chrome. (the browser I accidentally downloaded this with) The initial experience made it seem like a chrome extension, but I still get the notifications when chrome is closed. It doesn't seem to matter WHAT I do, they don't disappear! They don't stop coming! I'll close them, then within 3 hours, there's more! Close them, within 3 hours, more! Rinse and repeat! I'm sick of it! I just want to make them go away!!!

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Facebook Notifications and Live Tile Not Working

Hi Terry,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in app settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "Notifications and the Facebook Live Tile stopped", are you using Facebook app from Windows Store?
• Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?

If you are using Facebook app from Windows Store, then I suggest you to follow the methods below to run Windows Store apps troubleshooter to check for any changes in app settings on the computer
and turn on app notification.



Step 1: I suggest you to run Windows Store apps troubleshooter from the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

Step 2: I recommend you to follow the steps below to turn on app notification and check if it helps.

Select Settings > System > Notifications & actions >
Turn on Show app notifications.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with issue with getting Facebook notifications, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Disable notifications from Facebook and email

Hi Steve,

To assist you further with your concern regarding pop-ups, kindly answer the questions below:

• Do these notifications pop-up even if you are not using Internet Explorer?
• Have you made any changes lately on your computer before this happened?

If you have already turned on the pop-up blockers in your Internet Explorer and are still getting notifications from Facebook or you email, we suggest you check on the notifications settings on your PC. Follow the steps below to turn off notifications for
specific apps on your PC:

• Click on the Start menu.
• Click on the Gear icon to open the Settings window.
• On the left panel, select Notifications & actions.
• Scroll down and look for the app that keeps on notifying you that you wish to stop. Once you see Facebook or Mail on the list, toggle the switch to turn it off.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Facebook Notifications and Live Tile Not Working

Hi Nyima,

Thank you for your reply. To answer your questions:

• Yes, I am using the official Facebook app from Windows Store for both PC and Phone.
• No change was made on my phone. The only change on my PC is I uninstalled the Facebook app and reinstalled it because it was running slow - I was hoping reinstalling it would help.

Step 1: I ran the troubleshooter as you suggested, and it told my that my UAC was turned off - so I turned that back on. It did not make a difference.

Step 2: Facebook does not show as an option under Notifications & Actions. It is my understanding that it will not show there until you receive your first notification - which I am not getting.

What is really weird is that both my PC and my Phone stopped receiving notifications and live tile updates at the same time. It's like something is "broken" in my Microsoft account. I have spent a great deal of time searching and looking at all the settings
in my Microsoft account, but cannot find anything that would cause this. No account settings were changed in my Microsoft account.

Thank you for your help!