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How to Enable Back Balloon Notifications in Windows 10
Tweak your GPE settings to bring back balloon notifications
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft introduced an interesting feature inWindows 10which will show all the applications or perhaps the system notifications as toasts instead of the balloon notification we were used to. However, some users want to enable balloon notifications back in Windows 10.
But if you want to bring back your balloon notifications in your newWindows 10operating system you can learn below what are the proper steps that you need to take.Applying some modifications to the Windows 10 system will bring back your balloon notification, but you will have to follow the instructions below to the letter to prevent any potential damage to yourWindows 10system.
Also, it would be recommended tocreate a backup copy of your currentWindows 10operating system so that you won’t have to worry if you accidentally change something wrong in theWindows 10system.Without further ado, let’s see how you can enable balloon notifications in Windows 10. Follow along!
How can I enable balloon notifications on my device?
You can bring back the balloon notifications on your Windows 10 PC via the Group Policy Editor. It is a built-in tool on your device that allows you to modify settings in regards to the PC. From there, you can disable or enable balloon notifications in a few clicks.
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Press and hold theWindows buttonand theR buttonat the same time.
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TheRun dialogwindow will open on your screen.
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Write in theRunwindow the following command:gpedit.msc
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Press theEnterbutton on your keyboard to run the command.
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Now you will have on the screen the Local Group Policy Editor window.
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On the left pane you will have to double click or tap on theUser Configurationicon.
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In theUser Configurationicon you need to double click or tap on theAdministrative Templatesfolder.
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In theAdministrative Templates, folder double click or tap onStart Menu and Taskbar.
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Now on the left side pane you need to find theDisable showing balloon notifications as toastsoption.
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Double-click on it.
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In the window that pops up, you need to left click or tap on theEnablebutton you have in the upper left side.
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Now you will need to left click or tap on theOKbutton in the window presented above.
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Close theLocal Group Policy Editorwindow.
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Reboot your Windows 10 operating system.
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After the Windows 10 device powers up again, you can go ahead and test if your balloons notifications are working well.
How can I fix balloon notification issues in Windows 10?
Some of you may have issues with the balloon notifications. Usercabidopreported the following problem on Github:
Using the current master version (1.3.1.dev0) I’ve not been able to display a balloon notification on Windows 10. The code I’m using is pretty simple:
After running it, a system tray icon appears but no desktop notification is displayed. This same code on Ubuntu makes the notification appear as expected, so I guess I’m missing some dependency.
There is an option available inside the Windows privacy settings that permits applications to operate in the background. You may activate this option to display notifications of any sort in Windows 10.
Users also found our guide onsome easy ways to create email notifications for Event vieweruseful. Make sure to check it out as well if you are looking for such notifications.
That is all you have to do in order to bring back your balloon notifications in theWindows 10operating system. Please write us below in the comments section if you have any issues applying the steps above.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
