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How to Disable OneDrive Memories Notifications in Windows 11
Question details
The user wants to stop receiving OneDrive "Memories" or "On This Day" photo notifications in Windows 11.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- Windows 11
- Scenario
- Receiving unwanted photo memory pop-ups from OneDrive in the Windows environment.
- Observed behavior
- OneDrive frequently displays notifications for past photo and video collections on the Windows 11 taskbar.
Ensure you are logged into your OneDrive account on your Windows 11 device and that the OneDrive app is running in your system tray.
Disable Memories Notifications in OneDrive Settings
Use the built-in OneDrive settings menu to turn off "On this day" and photo collection notifications.
OneDrive includes an integrated setting specifically for photo and video memory notifications. Depending on the version of OneDrive you have installed on Windows 11, the exact wording of this setting may vary slightly.
Click the OneDrive cloud icon located on your Windows 11 taskbar (system tray).
Select 'Help & Settings' (the gear icon) from the menu, and then click on 'Settings'.
In the Settings window, locate and click on the 'Notifications' section.
Uncheck the option that says 'Notify me when On this day memories are available' or 'When OneDrive suggests a new collection of my photos and videos'.
Click 'OK' to save your new notification preferences.
Disable All OneDrive Notifications via Windows 11 Settings
If you want to stop all notifications from OneDrive, you can disable them directly through Windows system settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does OneDrive keep showing me old photos?
OneDrive has a built-in 'Memories' feature designed to resurface photos and videos taken on the same date in previous years, similar to features found on popular social media platforms.
Will turning off memory notifications delete my photos?
No, disabling these notifications only stops the desktop pop-up alerts. Your photos and videos remain safely stored and untouched in your OneDrive cloud storage.
How do I view my OneDrive memories if I turn off the notifications?
You can still access your memories at any time by opening the OneDrive mobile app or logging into the OneDrive website and navigating to the 'Photos' tab.
Can I disable these memory notifications on the OneDrive mobile app as well?
Yes. Open the OneDrive app on your smartphone, go to Settings, tap 'Personal' (or your account name), and toggle off the 'On this day' or 'Memories' notification options.
