Blocking Notification Banners in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT)
Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT) is a popular operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By default, Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT) shows notification banners that can distract users and take up valuable screen space. This article will show you how to block notification banners in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT) to improve the user experience.
Why Block Notification Banners?
Notification banners can be useful for informing users of important events or updates. However, they can also be distracting and take up valuable screen space. In an IoT environment, where devices may have limited screen real estate, blocking notification banners can help improve the user experience and make it easier to focus on the task at hand.
How to Block Notification Banners
Blocking notification banners in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT) is a simple process. Follow these steps to block notification banners:
- Open the Group Policy Editor by typing "gpedit.msc" in the search bar.
- Navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Action Center."
- Double-click on "Turn off all notifications" and select "Enabled."
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Once you have completed these steps, notification banners will be blocked in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT). Note that this will also block all other notifications, so you will need to use other methods to receive important updates or alerts.
Additional Considerations
While blocking notification banners can improve the user experience, it's important to consider the potential downsides. By blocking all notifications, you may miss important updates or alerts that require your attention. It's important to weigh the benefits of blocking notification banners against the potential drawbacks.
Blocking notification banners in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB (IoT) is a simple process that can improve the user experience and make it easier to focus on the task at hand. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can block notification banners and enjoy a distraction-free environment. However, it's important to consider the potential downsides and weigh the benefits against the potential drawbacks.
References
- BlockInput function (Windows)
- AllowInput function (Windows)
- GetForegroundWindow function (Windows)
- GetWindowThreadProcessId function (Windows)
- AttachThreadInput function (Windows)
- GetSystemMetrics function (Windows)
```vbnet
Private Declare Function BlockInput Lib "user32" (ByVal fBlockIt As Long) As Long
Private Declare Function AllowInput Lib "user32" () As Long
Private Declare Function GetForegroundWindow Lib "user32" () As Long
Private Declare Function GetWindowThreadProcessId Lib "user32" (ByVal hWnd As Long, lpdwProcessId As Long) As Long
Private Declare Function AttachThreadInput Lib "user32" (ByVal idAttach As Long, ByVal idAttachTo As Long, ByVal fAttach As Long) As Long
Private Declare Function GetSystemMetrics Lib "user32" (ByVal nIndex As Long) As Long
Private Const SM_SWAPBUTTON As Long = 23
Private Sub Form_Load()
' Block input
BlockInput (1)
' Get foreground window
Dim lngForegroundWindow As Long
lngForegroundWindow = GetForegroundWindow()
' Get thread ID of foreground window
Dim lngThreadId As Long
GetWindowThreadProcessId lngForegroundWindow, lngThreadId
' Get thread ID of this window
Dim lngThisThreadId As Long
lngThisThreadId = GetWindowThreadProcessId(Me.hWnd, lngThreadId)
' Attach this window's thread to the foreground window's thread
AttachThreadInput lngThisThreadId, lngThreadId, 1
' Swap the left and right mouse buttons
If GetSystemMetrics(SM_SWAPBUTTON) = 0 Then
SendMessage Me.hWnd, WM_SYSCOMMAND, SC_SWAPBUTTON, 0&
End If
' Allow input
AllowInput ()
' Detach this window's thread from the foreground window's thread
AttachThreadInput lngThisThreadId, lngThreadId, 0
' Unblock input
BlockInput (0)
End Sub
```