How to Disable Caps Lock Notifications on Windows 11/10 laptops.

If you want to disable and get rid of annoying Caps Lock notifications on your Windows 10/11 laptop that tell you when Caps Lock is on or off, keep reading below.

Caps Lock notifications on Windows 11/10 are caused by pre-installed software from the laptop manufacturer that add new functionalities to the keyboard. For example, HP laptops come pre-installed with the “HP System Event Utility”, which enables users to manage Function keys actions and monitor certain system events such as button presses, hotkeys, etc.

How to Turn Off CAPS LOCKS Notifications on your Laptop.

Depending on your laptop manufacturer, go to the corresponding section below to learn how to disable Caps Lock notifications in Windows 11/10.

1. Acer
2. Dell
3. HP
4. Lenovo

ACER.

To turn off  the Caps Lock notifications on Acer laptop, disable the Quick Access service. To do that:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run command box:
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter.

3. in Services, double-click on Quick Access Service to open its properties.
4. Change the Startup type from Automatic to Disabled and click OK.
5. Then restart your laptop to apply the change.

DELL

To turn off the Caps Lock notification on a Dell laptop, disable the Dell Peripheral Manager service. To do that:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run command box:
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter.

3. in Services, double-click on Dell Peripheral Manager service to open its properties.
4. Change the Startup type from Automatic to Disabled and click OK.

HP.

To turn off the Caps Lock notifications on a HP laptop, proceed to disable the HP Message service (HPMSGSVC), or uninstall the HP System Event Utility.

To Disable HP System Event Utility:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to open Task Manager.

2. Go to Startup tab and locate the HP System Event Utility or the HPMSGSVC.exe (HP Message Service). Then right-click and click Disable.

3. Close Task Manager.
4a. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run command box:
4b. Type “services.msc” and press Enter.

5. In Services double-click to open the HPWMISVC (HP Message Service).

6. Set the Startup type to Disabled and hit Apply > OK.

7. Close the Services window and restart your laptop to apply the change.

To Uninstall HP System Event Utility:

If you want to completely remove the ‘HP System Event Utility’, use one of the following ways:

A. Type “HP System Event Utility” in Search to find the app and then click Uninstall.

OR…

B. Go to Control Panel > Programs and features, highlight the HP System Event Utility and click Uninstall.

Lenovo

To turn off the Caps Lock notifications on Lenovo laptops, disable the Lenovo fn and function keys service. To do that:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run command box:
2. Type “services.msc” and press Enter.
3. In Services, double-click on Lenovo fn and function keys service.
4. Change the Startup type to Disabled and click Apply > OK.
5. Finally, reboot the PC to apply the change.

That’s it! Let me know if this guide has helped you by leaving your comment about your experience. Please like and share this guide to help others.

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Konstantinos is the founder and administrator of Wintips.org. Since 1995 he works and provides IT support as a computer and network expert to individuals and large companies. He is specialized in solving problems related to Windows or other Microsoft products (Windows Server, Office, Microsoft 365, etc.).

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