Turn Off Caps Lock Notification Windows 10/11?

I will guide you How to disable Caps Lock notifications in Windows 10/11?

Windows Caps Lock notification is the onscreen indication that pops up when the state of the Caps Lock key toggles. It's useful in avoiding cases where users might type in all uppercase by accident, but it really gets annoying in activities like gaming or coding.

How to disable Caps Lock notifications in Windows 10/11?

This is usually brought about by the installation of some software, including the "HP System Event Utility" on HP laptops and Dell Peripheral Manager installed on Dell computers. Other applications like Logitech's keyboard or mouse apps can also cause this notification.

In this article, we shall learn how to disable caps lock notification.

1. Delete Dell App or HP System Event Utility

They come enabled by the installation of utilities, such as the Dell App or HP System Event Utility. In most cases, uninstalling such utilities will switch these notifications off. Typically speaking, HP System Event Utility triggers such notifications on Windows 10 and 11, which can be disabled or removed. Similarly, uninstall or disable the Dell Peripheral Manager to disable these notifications.

Right-click the Taskbar and open Task Manager.
Find the HP System Event Utility or Dell Peripheral Manager.
Right-click and select End Task.
Under Startup Apps, right-click on the application and select Disable to stop it from opening with the initialization of Windows.
If not needed, uninstall this application. Press Start Menu, and type Control Panel.
Under Programs, select Programs and Features.
Double-click the application to be uninstalled.
This should fix the problem.

2. Disable the Applications Connected with Your Mouse and Keyboard

Some of your computer's default applications running in the background, such as mouse or keyboard settings management applications, may take over notification controls, including Caps Lock notifications. Disabling such applications may turn off unwanted pop-ups, which could be triggering a Caps Lock notification. This simple measure allows you to disable alerts without compromising the normal functioning of your device.

Right-click the Taskbar and open Task Manager.
Locate and right-click the application using the keyboard and mouse and then select the End Task option.

3. Perform a Clean Boot

A clean boot detects which conflicts are causing the problems with the games by booting Windows with essential drivers and services only. This will eliminate interference from third-party programs. In case of resolution, reenable the disabled items one by one to narrow down the specific cause.

Start Menu, type msconfig in the search bar.
Select the Services tab
Put a checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services and select Disable All
Under the Startup tab, select Open Task Manager
In the Task Manager, for each app, right-click and select Disable
Restart your computer. If caps lock notification is no longer appearing enable the applications one by one to identify which the culprit is.

4. Display Adapter and Keyboard Properties Editing

Settings in the Display Adapter or keyboard can make the Caps Lock notifications appear. You can suppress or avoid these notifications by changing their settings. The change will modify how the system manages the display and keyboard signals, which would, in essence, limit or get rid of unwanted pop-ups without compromising device functionality.

4.1. Edit the Display Adapter Properties

Press the Windows key and open Settings.
Click on System and then open Advanced Display Settings.
Click Display Adapter Properties and head over to the Screen Configuration tab.
Deselect 'Enable On-Screen Display' and click Apply.
Restart your PC and check if the caps lock problem has been resolved.

4.2. Edit the Keyboard Settings

Press the Windows key, type "Control Panel," and open it.
Under View by, select Large Icons, then open Keyboard.
Move to the Key Settings tab and double-click Caps Lock.
Deselect 'Displays Caps Lock Status on Screen' and restart your PC.
Restart and check whether the caps lock notification disappears.

5. Disable Processes Using the Task Manager

Turn off the background applications that trigger the Caps Lock alert; these are generally provided in keyboard software. Open Task Manager, look for those apps, and turn them off to stop the alert without touching critical system functions. This minimizes distractions directly.

Right-click on the Start menu button and open Task Manager.
Right-click the problematic process, in this case CSR Bluetooth OSD Settings, and end task it.
Check if the notification issue is fixed.
If not go to the details tab and kill any process running for on-screen notifications, like HotkeyManager.exe
Check if the caps lock issue has been fixed.

6. Edit the System's Services

Toggle system settings to disable the Caps Lock notification. You can also disable services that come related to some built-in utilities or accessibility features. This will prevent the notification from appearing, making things more seamless for you.

Start by clicking Start and typing "Services". Right-click it and click Run as Administrator.
Navigate to the problematic service in question, such as hpHotkeyMonitor, and double-click it. Expand the drop-down menu beside Startup Type.
Click Disabled, then click Stop.
Apply changes and see if the problem of notifications is fixed.

7. Disable the Application at the System's Startup

The capability of the application not to start automatically at system boot prevents the appearance of the Caps Lock notification. And disabling allows the system to ignore the application, hence no pop-ups appear, and it is not necessary to uninstall it.

7.1 Using System Configuration

Press the Windows key, write System Configuration, and open it from the appeared search results.
Go to the Services tab and disable services related to the problematic application such as hpHotkeyMonitor.
Open Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
In Task Manager's Startup tab, right-click the problematic application - such as CSR Bluetooth OSD Settings - and select Disable.
Apply changes and reboot your PC to check if this fixes the caps lock issue.

7.2. Delete/Rename the Problematic File

Right-click Start menu button and select File Explorer via the Power User menu.
Go to:Program Files (x86)Hewlett-PackardShared
Rename (or delete if unnecessary) 'hpCaslNotification.exe' to 'hpCaslNotification.old'—make sure the file extensions are turned on. If it is unable to rename it, kill its process from Task Manager and try renaming it again.
Restart your computer and check if the Caps Lock problem is fixed.

If you're an Acer user, you can go ahead and rename the Images folder in the following directory path to get the issue sorted:

Program FilesAceracer quick accessimages

8. Uninstall the Problematic Applications/Utilities

Some apps or utilities, like overlays or third-party drivers, can cause issues like constant Caps Lock notifications. By removing these problem programs, you stop them from messing with keyboard or display settings, letting your system work properly.

Open the Power User menu by right-clicking the Start menu button and choose Apps & Features.
Find and expand Logitech Setpoint, then click Uninstall.
Confirm to uninstall the Logitech application and follow the prompts that appear on your screen to remove it.
Restart your computer and see if the on-screen notification problem goes away.

9. Modify Registry of System

You can disable Caps Lock notifications in Windows by modifying the system registry. You can disable the popup for all applications without using additional utilities by searching and editing specific registry keys. However, be careful with this approach, as incorrect modifications may lead to problems with system stability.

Warning: Only proceed ahead with utmost care and at your own risk because editing your system's registry is an advanced task, and if not done right, you may be causing permanent damage to your system/data.

First backup your system's registry and then open the Registry Editor as an administrator. Try to see if the following registry edits followed by a reboot of your PC resolve the issue.

9.1. Harmony Key Disable

Go to the following path in the Registry Editor:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARECambridge Silicon RadioHarmonyDefault
Double-click OSD and set its value to 0.

9.2. Enable QuickSetControl

Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the following path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREDell Computer CorporationQuickSet
Locate QuickSetControl and set its value to 1.

9.3. Disable Keyindication

Open the Registry Editor and navigate to this path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREWidcommBTConfigGeneralKeyIndication
Find KeyIndication and set its value to 0.

How To Turn Off Caps Lock Notification Windows 10/11?