Why can't I open some notification in the Action Center

Cole Gordon 0 Reputation points
2026-01-27T00:33:14.1133333+00:00

I can't open some of the notification appearing in the action center.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Other
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    2026-01-27T00:33:20.1566667+00:00

    If you are unable to open some notifications in the Action Center, there could be a few reasons for this issue. One common cause is that the notifications may be silenced due to the "Quiet Hours" (also known as focus assist) being enabled. When this feature is active, it can prevent certain notifications from being actionable or visible in the way you expect.

    To troubleshoot this issue, you can check if the "Quiet Hours" option is enabled:

    1. Windows 10: Go to Start > Settings > System > Focus assist and see if any of the options are turned on.
    2. Windows 11: Go to Start > Settings > System > Notifications and check if the Do not disturb toggle is turned on.

    Additionally, ensure that the notifications and Action Center are not disabled via Group Policy settings. If they are disabled, you may not be able to interact with notifications as expected.

    If the issue persists, consider checking for any updates or reinstalling the affected applications, as this may resolve any underlying issues with notifications not functioning correctly.

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  2. Norah-L 10,575 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-01-27T06:46:32.46+00:00

    Have a good day Cole Gordon!

    Thanks for reaching out to the Q&A forum.

    If you can't open certain notifications in the Action Center in Windows 10, try the methods below:

    1. Restart Windows Explorer

    This restores the taskbar and notification UI.

    Right click Taskbar > Task Manager > find Windows Explorer > right‑click > Restart

    2. Run SFC and DISM (Repairs system files)

    Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:

    sfc /scannow

    DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    3. Re-register Action Center

    Run PowerShell as admin and paste: 

    Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Restart your PC afterward.

    Hope this helps. Feel free to post back if you need further assistance!

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