After Private Browser update clicking on notification in Action Center doesn't do anything

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I just updated Private Browser by clicking its “Update” button. It apparently updated with no problems. But now when I go to Windows 10 Action Center and click a Notification, the Notification goes away but it never opens in the browser!

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Do W10 - Notifications usually open in any browser?
Do not disturb = on ?

Edit:
Maybe, you’re reporting Private Browser update broke W10 - Notifications?

Caveat: I run Notifications = off

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I’m getting notifications, I just wasn’t able to open them. This has happened before, and then it would start working again. And this is what has happened this time. I got a notification of your reply and it opened. I’ll have to wait to see if Facebook/Youtube notifications will open again.

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Hello @MarkLiquorman
~ fwiw ~

AI Overview
If notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center aren’t opening browser windows, ensure background apps, including your browser and Windows Security, are enabled in Privacy settings, and that Action Center itself is turned on.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of troubleshooting steps:

  1. Check Background App Settings:
  • Open Privacy Settings: Press Windows key and select the Privacy Control Panel (CPL).
  • Enable Background Apps: Scroll down to “Background apps” and make sure “Let apps run in the background” is turned on.
  • Enable Specific Apps: Enable “Settings” and your preferred browser (e.g., Edge, Chrome) if they appear in the list.
  • Enable Windows Security: Ensure “Windows Security” is enabled, especially if you use Defender.
  1. Ensure Action Center is Enabled:
  • Open Control Panel: Go to Control Panel.
  • Access Notification Area Icons: Click on “Notification Area Icons”.
  • Turn System Icons On/Off: Click on “Turn System icons on or off”.
  • Verify Action Center: Ensure the icon for Action Center is set to “On”.
  1. Clean Boot (If Necessary):
  • Perform a Clean Boot:

If the issue persists, perform a clean boot to identify if any third-party applications or startup items are causing problems.

  • Follow Microsoft Instructions:

Refer to the Microsoft article for detailed instructions on performing a clean boot.

  • Reset Computer After Troubleshooting:

Once you’re done with troubleshooting, reset your computer to its normal state.

  1. Run System File Checker (SFC):
  • Open Command Prompt (Admin): Press Windows key + X, click Command Prompt (Admin).
  • Run SFC Scan: Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  • Allow Scan to Complete: The scan might take some time, so don’t cancel it.
  1. Check Chrome Flags (If Chrome Notifications are Affected):
  • Open Chrome Flags: Go into chrome://flags.
  • Search for “enable native notifications”: Find the flag and set it to disabled.
  • Restart Windows: After changing the flag, restart your computer.
  1. Check Windows Notification Settings:
  • Go to Notifications & Actions Settings: Open Settings, then navigate to System > Notifications & actions.
  • Check General Settings: Ensure “Get notifications from apps and other senders” is turned on.
  • Check Specific Apps: Review notification settings for individual apps to ensure they are allowed to send notifications and show them in the Action Center.
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Hello @MarkLiquorman