Windows 11 backup notifications from OneDrive, Google Cloud, or other services remind you to back up your data, but they can become intrusive, especially if you’ve set up your own solution or no longer need them. Disabling these notifications helps streamline your workflow and declutter the notification area. Here’s how to turn them off.
Press Win + I to open Settings (or) click on the above button to directly open the notifications setting in windows 11.
Navigate to System > Notifications.
Scroll down and toggle off Windows Backup Notification.
Go to Additional settings and turn off notification services, which no longer needed.
Restart your PC.
You can also review all app notifications for a more customized setup!
Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings.
Right-click in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Name the new value BackupReminder.
Double-click on BackupReminder and set its value to 1.
Restart your PC.
Always back up your registry before making changes.
Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and hit Enter.
Navigate to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > WindowsBackup.
Right-click on and select Disable all Running Tasks.
Restart your PC.
Major Windows updates may reactivate this setting, so recheck it after updates.
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
Scroll down to find Windows Backup.
Right-click and go to Properties.
Set Startup type to Disabled and click Stop.
Restart your PC
Ensure you have an alternative backup solution before disabling Windows Backup.
PowerShell Script: Create a custom PowerShell script to run backups on your schedule without any notifications. This gives you complete control over your backup processes.
Third-Party Backup Tools: Tools like Acronis or Macrium Reflect give you more flexible notification settings than Windows Backup.
Cloud Storage: Use services like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive for real-time syncing with fewer intrusive notifications.
NAS Backup: Advanced users can set up a NAS (Network Attached Storage) for automated, silent backups, keeping your PC free from notifications.
System Restore Points: Regularly creating System Restore Points is a lightweight, less-intrusive solution compared to full backups.
