How to Disable Focus Mode in Windows 11

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Windows 11 introduced ‘Focus’ as a new feature to help minimize distractions. Integrated with the Clock app, it brought in a focus timer and music integration, aimed at enhancing productivity.

  1. If you’re looking to disable it, I’m assuming you have it running already. So you can either pause or simply click the X button:

  2. However, if you’re looking to completely remove it or for this feature to bother you less, do this:

    Open the Settings application by pressing Windows + I, navigate to System > Focus Assist, and then scroll down to disable or configure the automatic rules to prevent Focus Assist from turning on again.



    This should be enough to disable the Focus mode in Windows 11. As usual, Windows 11 gets updated quite often, so some of these steps might change in time.
Radu Tyrsina

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.