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Do Not Disturb Mode - FAQs

Windows

This article is about Do Not Disturb Mode included in Avast Antivirus. For information about the Avast One version of Do Not Disturb Mode, refer to the following article: Avast One Do Not Disturb Mode - FAQs.

What is Do Not Disturb Mode?

Do Not Disturb Mode is a feature in Avast Antivirus, which is used to silence unnecessary notifications while you run almost any application in fullscreen. When you open an application in fullscreen, Do Not Disturb Mode automatically detects it and adds it to a list of applications. When you run applications from this list of entries in fullscreen, Do Not Disturb Mode automatically launches to silence notifications from Windows, Avast Antivirus, and other applications.

How do I use Do Not Disturb Mode?

To learn more about how to use Do Not Disturb Mode, refer to the following article:

Does Do Not Disturb Mode only work when my applications are fullscreen?

Yes. Do Not Disturb Mode only launches automatically when an application is opened in fullscreen. If an application is already on the Do Not Disturb Mode applications list, it must also be opened in fullscreen for Do Not Disturb Mode to launch. If an application is opened in windowed mode, Do Not Disturb Mode does not launch, and you continue getting notifications from other applications.

Is Do Not Disturb Mode a free feature?

Yes. Do Not Disturb Mode is a free feature, and is available for both Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Premium Security.

DocID: antivirus-do-not-disturb-faqLast modified: 07/27/2026

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