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Whatsapp App displays Notification Even After It was Closed!
Hi.
I installed Whatsapp on my Windows 11.
The bizzare thing that happened is that, even after I closed Whatsapp (it was not visible anymore neither on the task bar nor on the tray icon area), Whatsapp kept running on the background and displaying notifications of new messages arriving on my whatsapp on the screen!
I certainly don't want apps running on the background after they were completely closed on the interface.
How can I force Whatsapp to be closed completely when I close it? Certainly that raises the concern of how many other apps are running on the background after being closed? I'm talking here, obviously, of explicit apps that should work only when opened by the user and displayed on the screen. I'm not talking about normal background processes of apps used to improve performance.
A background process to optimize performance is completely different of an app fully running and receiving messages after being closed. It's like closing Outlook Email and keep receiving notifications that a new Email arrived even though the app was closed. That didn't happen with outlook. but it's a good analogy. That behaviour from Whatsapp is unacceptable!
Try this...
Settings>Apps>Installed apps>"scroll down to whatsapp">"click on 3 dots">Advanced options>Back ground apps permissions> "take your pick from always, optimised, and never. Probably 'never' in your case">Runs at log in>"you can toggle this on/off if you do/don't want it to automatically kick off at start"
Hope this helps
Neetu : )
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You're absolutely right, that WhatsApp behavior is frustrating! It seems like WhatsApp for Windows 11 isn't truly closing when you hit the "X" button. Don't worry, there are ways to take control. Here's what's likely happening and how to fix it:
Many apps, including WhatsApp, use background processes to stay connected and receive notifications even when the main window is closed. This can be helpful for staying up-to-date, but in your case, it's clearly overstaying its welcome.
The solution is to force WhatsApp to completely shut down when you close it. Here's how:
1. **Task Manager:** Right-click on your taskbar and select "Task Manager." Find WhatsApp in the "Processes" tab and right-click it, then choose "End task." This will forcefully close WhatsApp and all its background processes.
2. **Background App Settings:** A more permanent solution is to adjust WhatsApp's background settings. Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Find WhatsApp, click on "Advanced options," and under "Background apps," choose "Never." This will prevent WhatsApp from running background processes altogether, ensuring it truly closes when you hit the "X" button.
By following these steps, you can regain control and ensure WhatsApp behaves like other apps, closing completely when you close the window. Remember to check these settings for other apps you suspect might be lingering in the background as well. You deserve to be in control of what runs on your system! Simply don't use apps like NsWhatsapp APK.
I understand your frustration with WhatsApp continuing to run in the background even after you’ve closed it on Windows 11. This is a common issue where apps, including WhatsApp, often stay active to ensure you don't miss any notifications. Here's how you can force WhatsApp to completely close:
Use Task Manager: Right-click on your taskbar and select "Task Manager." Find WhatsApp in the "Processes" tab, right-click it, and choose "End task." This will forcefully close WhatsApp and all its background processes.
Adjust Background App Settings: To prevent WhatsApp from running in the background altogether, go to Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Locate WhatsApp, click on "Advanced options," and under "Background apps," select "Never." This will ensure WhatsApp doesn’t run any background processes, closing completely when you exit the app.
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Try this...
Settings>Apps>Installed apps>"scroll down to whatsapp">"click on 3 dots">Advanced options>Back ground apps permissions> "take your pick from always, optimised, and never. Probably 'never' in your case">Runs at log in>"you can toggle this on/off if you do/don't want it to automatically kick off at start"
Hope this helps
Neetu : )
I'm not satisfied either by this solution, when I specificaly express my intention to quit the app, and even KILLED THE TASK in the task manager, I certainly don't want the app to keep running ! Muting it by removing her right to notify me does not satisfy me. Thank you for your time
NeetuKahlon I would say you told me everything I needed to know, but the only issue here is that "never" was already selected for background permission for Whatsapp. I'm certain I didn't follow this path suggested by you before, so if I changed that background behaviour, it was done by other means. Anyway, I appreciate your help and believe that to be the solution. If I keep seeing notifications when I close Whatsapp, I'll let you guys know. I just need to enable Whatsapp notifications again in Windows.
