[KB3223] Disable desktop notifications in ESET home and small office products for Windows

Issue

  • By default, ESET products display desktop notifications in the Windows notification area regarding detected threats, scheduled scan events, and detection engine update activity, among other notifications.
  • Disable desktop notifications except those requiring user interaction

Solution

  1. Open the main program window of your Windows ESET product.

  2. Press the F5 key to access Advanced setup.

  3. Click User Interface → Notifications and expand Desktop Notifications section. Click the toggle next to Display desktop notifications, and click OK.

Last Updated: Jan 5, 2026

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