Windows 10: Strange Windows Notification

Discus and support Strange Windows Notification in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Yesterday, I was working on my PC when I decided to call it a day. I closed all my program windows and tabs and was getting ready to shut down Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by BrunoHenrique21, May 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM.

  1. Strange Windows Notification


    Yesterday, I was working on my PC when I decided to call it a day. I closed all my program windows and tabs and was getting ready to shut down Windows when, suddenly, a strange notification popped up. It said that a program was still running in the background. The notification was odd because it had no title, only something like "Microsoft.Explorer.Notifications" or "Windows.Explorer.Notifications" I don't remember exactly. Before I could take a closer look, the notification disappeared from Windows Quick Actions after about 10 seconds. I didn’t have time to take a screenshot. This has never

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    BrunoHenrique21, May 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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  2. (SOLVED/CLOSED)looking for help with Android phone CONSTANT wireless signal notification

    Yeah, thats not a solution she is interested in......I've suggested that course of action. Thanks though.

    Just to clarify, I feel that there MUST be a step, or series of steps to turn off JUST the wireless notification sound. Thats what Im driving @ here.
     
  3. Microsoft News Notifications

    Follow these steps to check if it works:

    Step 1: Open the Windows Settings menu by pressing the Windows Key and “I,” or alternatively search for Settings in the Windows search bar and click the corresponding result.

    Step 2: Click Notifications & Actions in the left-hand menu. This will take you to a screen providing access to all of the settings related to notifications and the Action Center.

    Step 3: Click the System icon, then select Notifications and actions from the left-hand menu.

    Step 4: Look for the Notifications subheading, where you will see a number of toggles for various types of notifications. The following is a list of the settings you can toggle on this screen:

    • Get notifications from apps and other senders
    • Show notifications on the lock screen
    • Show alarms, reminders, and incoming VoIP calls on the lock screen
    • Hide notifications when duplicating my screen
    • Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows
    You may just turn them off the notification as you need.
     
  4. Strange Windows Notification

    Windows 10 - Notification Settings not showing Apps?

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience. I will definitely assist you.

    I appreciate the steps that you have done. I suggest you please follow the below steps and check if it helps:


    • Type notification on the search bar and click on
      notification & action settings.

    • And click on select which icons appear on the taskbar.

    • Turn on show app notification separately for each app.
    Hope this information helps, post us with the status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, May 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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