Unfortunately, Windows 7 does not have a centralized notification settings panel like later versions of Windows. Therefore, you cannot disable Chrome notifications through the Windows Settings app as described for newer operating systems. You must disable them directly within the Chrome browser itself.
Here's how to turn off Chrome notifications in Windows 7:
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Open Google Chrome: Launch the Chrome browser on your Windows 7 computer.
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Access Chrome Settings: Click the three vertical dots (the "Customize and control Google Chrome" menu) located in the upper-right corner of the browser window. Then, select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
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Navigate to Privacy and security: In the Chrome Settings menu, click on "Privacy and security" on the left-hand side.
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Go to Site Settings: Within the "Privacy and security" section, find and click on "Site Settings."
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Find Notifications: Scroll down the Site Settings page until you find "Notifications" and click on it.
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Block Notifications: Here, you have several options to manage notifications:
- Block all notifications: Select "Don't allow sites to send notifications." This will globally block all websites from sending you notifications.
- Block specific sites: In the "Allowed to send notifications" section, you'll see a list of websites that have permission to send you notifications. Click the three dots next to the website you want to block and select "Block." This will prevent that specific website from sending notifications. You can also remove sites from the "Allowed" list completely.
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Alternative: Use Quiet Notifications: There is an option for "Use quieter messaging." This can help reduce the interruption of the notifications if you don't want to disable them completely.
By following these steps, you can effectively turn off Chrome notifications in Windows 7 and customize your notification preferences to your liking.
