How to Stop Annoying Microsoft 365 Notifications After Cancelling Subscription

Stop Annoying Microsoft 365 Notifications about Cancelled Subscription

Have you cancelled your Microsoft 365 subscription but still receive annoying notifications about your storage being almost full and prompting you to upgrade? This article will guide you through the steps to stop these notifications on your Start Menu context menu and desktop.

Understanding Microsoft 365 Notifications

Microsoft 365 sends notifications to users to keep them informed about their subscription status and storage usage. These notifications can appear as pop-ups, emails, or in the context menu of the Start Menu and desktop. Even after cancelling your subscription, you may still receive notifications about your storage being almost full and prompting you to upgrade. This can be frustrating and confusing, but there are steps you can take to stop these notifications.

Stopping Notifications from the Start Menu Context Menu

To stop notifications from appearing in the context menu of the Start Menu, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Start Menu and select "Task Manager" from the context menu.
2. In the Task Manager window, click on the "Startup" tab.
3. Find the entry for "Microsoft Office Hub" or "Microsoft 365" and right-click on it.
4. Select "Disable" from the context menu.

Stopping Notifications from the Desktop

To stop notifications from appearing on your desktop, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" from the context menu.
2. In the Task Manager window, click on the "Startup" tab.
3. Find the entry for "Microsoft Office Hub" or "Microsoft 365" and right-click on it.
4. Select "Disable" from the context menu.

Additional Steps

In addition to the above steps, you can also try the following:

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account and go to the "Subscription" page.
2. Find the cancelled subscription and click on the "Manage" button.
3. Uncheck the box for "Send me renewal reminders" or similar.

Receiving notifications about a cancelled Microsoft 365 subscription can be frustrating and confusing. However, by following the steps outlined in this article, you can stop these notifications from appearing in the context menu of the Start Menu and on your desktop. Additionally, you can manage your subscription settings in your Microsoft account to further reduce notifications.

References

• Microsoft 365 Help (2021). Manage your Office 365 subscription.
• Lifestyle Tutorial (2021). How to Stop Microsoft Office Notifications in Windows 10.
• Microsoft Community (2021). How to Stop Microsoft 365 Renewal Notifications After Cancellation.