Delete windows security popups

If you are experiencing persistent Windows Security pop-ups that are frozen, you may want to consider the following steps to manage or disable these notifications:

1. Check Security Settings: Go to the Windows Security settings and check if there are any alerts or notifications that can be disabled. You can access this by searching for "Windows Security" in the Start menu.
2. Disable Notifications: You can disable notifications for Windows Security by going to Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Here, you can turn off notifications for Windows Security.
3. Pop-up Blocker: Ensure that your pop-up blocker is enabled. This can help prevent unwanted pop-ups from appearing. You can check this in your browser settings or through Group Policy settings if you are on a managed device.
4. Restart the Computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve issues with frozen pop-ups.
5. Update Windows: Make sure your Windows operating system is up to date, as updates can fix bugs and improve system performance.

If the problem persists, you may need to troubleshoot further or consider reaching out to Microsoft support for assistance.

Dear Denise Fontaine

Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A Forum.  

The situation you've described—frequent pop-ups that eventually freeze—is concerning, as it suggests a problem with a crucial system component responsible for your device's protection. Windows Security pop-ups often occur when the app detects a potential threat or needs your input, but a frozen one suggests a temporary glitch in the app or system resources. 

To help you further, could you share: 

• What is your Windows version? 
• Do you see any error code pop up?  
• Does it happen randomly or just for some specific application? 

In the meantime, please consider trying my suggestions and let me know anything new from it:  

Press [Ctrl + Shift + Esc] to open [Task Manager] > Find the process named [Windows Security] or [Windows Security Notification] (it might be listed under Background Processes) > Right-click it > select [End task]. 

Open [Settings] > [Apps] > [Installed apps] >  Search for [Windows Security] > Click the three-dot menu next to it > select [Advanced options] >  click [Repair] (or [Reset] if [Repair] doesn't work). 

Press Win + R > type services.msc > find "Windows Security Health Service"> right-click [Restart]. 

• Open [Command Prompt] > [Run as an Administrator] > Press [Enter] after each command 
  • Run the DISM tool: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth  
  • After DISM completes, run the SFC tool: sfc /scannow  
  • Restart your PC. 
• Open [PowerShell] > [Run as an Administrator] > Press [Enter] after each command: `Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers 

Download and run Automatically fix via this article: Automatically fix Windows security issues - Microsoft Support 

Once the interface is stable, you can adjust the notification frequency to ensure you only see alerts for critical issues:  

• Open [Windows Security] > [Settings] (gear icon, bottom-left) > [Manage notifications] > Under [Notifications], select [Manage notifications] again > you can selectively turn off alerts that are not critical.

Please keep me updated with anything new that you are trying with each option.  

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