Hello Peter,
I'm glad you tried those suggestions, and I'm sorry to hear that the interruptions from Google Photos are still bothering you. No worries—let's step through how to access the notification settings for Google Photos in more detail.
Accessing Notification Settings on Windows 11
- Open Windows Settings:
- Click on the Start button (Windows logo) or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
- Select the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) from the menu.
- Go to System:
- In the Settings window, click on System from the left sidebar.
- Select Notifications & actions:
- Scroll down and click on Notifications. This will bring you to the notifications settings.
- Review Notification Settings:
- Here you can manage notifications for all applications.
- Look for Google Photos in the list. If you don’t see it, it could mean that the application isn’t installed or hasn’t been allowed to send notifications.
If You Still Don’t See Google Photos
- Check for Google Photos in Your Installed Apps:
- Return to the main Settings menu.
- Click on Apps in the left sidebar.
- Select Apps & features.
- Scroll through the list and see if Google Photos is listed. If it is, click on it, and you may have the option to manage permissions and notifications.
Web Browser Notifications (If you use it online)
If you're accessing Google Photos through a web browser, you might need to check its notification settings separately:
For Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome and click the three dots in the upper right corner (menu).
- Select Settings.
- In the left sidebar, click on Privacy and security.
- Click Site Settings.
- Scroll down to Notifications. Here, you can see the list of sites allowed to send notifications. If Google Photos is there, you can remove it or change its setting to "Block".
For Microsoft Edge:
- Open Edge and click the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Cookies and site permissions in the left sidebar.
- Scroll down and select Notifications. Here, check if Google Photos is listed and adjust settings accordingly.
Last Resort
If none of this works, a final option would be to uninstall the Google Photos app if you have it installed. If you are using it in your browser and it continues to be intrusive, consider using a different browser temporarily to see if the issue persists.
Let me know how it goes, and if you need step-by-step guidance through any specific part, I'm here to help! Cheers!