Annoying popup message in Windows 10

Nov 26, 2005
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I keep getting a notification about a virus scanner popping up on the lower right side of my screen. I've checked the Security and Maintenance center, and it's sub settings and can't find the right setting to turn off notifications about having a virus scanner.

Anyone keep getting this or know how to disable it? I successfully turned it off in Win7 but this it seems like this one is persistent.
 

cmdrdredd

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I think you're looking for this. It's the same as Windows 7 and 8. Just in security and maintenance instead of action center.

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TeknoBug

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Right click on the notification next time and see if there's an option to turn it off.
 

cmdrdredd

Lifer
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Is it windows defender giving the message? There's a separate option I think for that in the main window. All notifications go in the task bar icon at the bottom right. You might also try the notifications and actions settings. CLick start and go to settings to access that. There are some options there for notifications.
 
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Ketchup

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What AV are you using? Windows 10 will only let you disable MSE until the next reboot, or if it doesn't recognize the other AV you are using.