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PhoenixBlaze
Iron Contributor
Sep 22, 2026

Why does Windows 11 keep turning off Do Not Disturb after every restart?

Why does my Windows 11 PC keep disabling Do Not Disturb every time I restart, even though I turn it back on and it works fine until the next reboot? Why does it sometimes stay enabled for a day and t...
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LauraBennett
Brass Contributor
Sep 23, 2026

Check the automatic rules first. Do Not Disturb can be controlled by a schedule or a Focus session, so the toggle alone does not tell you what is managing it. The behavior you describe is not enough to identify a particular Windows bug.

Open Settings > System > Notifications > Turn on do not disturb automatically:

  1. Check During these times. If a schedule is enabled, its end time may explain why notifications return.
  2. Check whether you are starting Focus sessions. Focus can turn Do Not Disturb on for the session, which is different from keeping it on continuously.
  3. For coverage throughout the day, enable the schedule, choose Daily, and set it to 00:00–23:59. This leaves a one-minute gap, so it is a practical workaround rather than a permanent lock.

If your goal is simply to stop notifications altogether, turn off the main Notifications switch at Settings > System > Notifications instead. That is the more direct setting for keeping Windows notification banners quiet across restarts. It does not control every app’s own pop-up windows.

If you prefer Do Not Disturb, also review Set priority notifications: allowed calls, reminders and apps can still interrupt you even while it is on. If an enabled daily schedule itself is being switched off after restarting, that points to a settings problem worth reporting with your Windows build; do not assume an app is responsible without evidence.