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Fix: Windows 11 Narrator Won’t Turn Off
Permanently disable Narrator via the Registry
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Published onNovember 8, 2023
published onNovember 8, 2023
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While Windows 11 Narrator is a great feature, it won’t turn off for some users, even after disabling the dedicated toggle in Settings. For a few, the narrator starts on the login screen or a male robotic voice is heard when booting or shutting down the PC.
The problem was present in the previous iterations of the OS as well, including Windows 10 and Windows 7, where the Windows Narrator won’t stop running.
Why is my narrator not turning off?
It usually happens when some related settings or permissions are misconfigured. Or if the narrator is off but the computer is still talking, it could be theEase of Access Centerconfigurations to blame, especially when you have inadvertently set the to use the computer without a display.
How can I completely disable Narrator in Windows 11?
Perform the following checks, and if the problem remains unresolved, head to the solutions listed next:
1. Rename the Narrator.exe file
Renaming the file to turn off Narrator in Windows 11 works when yourcomputer says everything you do. Besides, to get back the functionality, revert the change.
2. Disable the Narrator.exe file execution
3. Change the Ease of Access settings
4. Change the Narrator’s settings
5. Reconfigure Narrator settings in the Registry
If the Windows 11 narrator feature won’t turn off, you can always disable it via the Registry Editor. Also, to re-enable the feature, simply delete theDebuggerstring.
In the unlikely scenario that the problem persists, we recommend youreset Windows 11 to factory defaults. Or you couldreinstall Windows 11, using a bootable USB being the preferred approach.
Similarly, if you find that theXbox narrator won’t turn off, change the console’s accessibility settings.
For any queries or to share which method you used to disable the narrator, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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