How to Disable Microsoft Narrator at Start Up

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Quickly disable Narrator on a Windows desktop or laptop computer
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Is Microsoft's screen reader narrating everything on your PC's screen? If you don't want Narrator to launch at startup, you can disable it in Settings > Ease of Access (or Accessibility ) > Narrator . You can also press Windows key + Ctrl + Enter to turn off Narrator anytime.

How to Turn Off Narrator

Pressing Windows key + Ctrl + Enter at the same time instantly turns off Narrator. Or, on Windows 10, go to Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator and toggle off the switch. On Windows 11, go to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator to toggle off the switch.

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Using a Keyboard Shortcut

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    This shortcut will work on both Windows 10 and 11. Pressing Windows key + Ctrl + Enter at the same time instantly turns off Narrator.
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Disabling in Windows 10 Settings

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    You'll find this gear icon in your Start menu.
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    You'll see this on the left side of the window.
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    It's on the left panel.
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    Narrator is now disabled.
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    If Narrator won't stop reading on-screen text long enough to allow you to do anything, you can force it to quit by doing the following:
    • Press Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + Esc to bring up the Task Manager program.
    • Find and click the Screen Reader option in the list of programs on the Processes tab.
    • Double-click End task in the bottom-right corner of the window.
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Disabling in Windows 11 Settings

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    You'll find this gear icon in your Start menu.
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    It's in the left panel.
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    This is in the right panel.
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    Narrator will no longer start automatically on your PC.
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Common Questions

How do I get my TV to stop narrating?

You'll find the narration option for most TVs in the Settings area under "Accessibility." Look for options to disable Audio Description, TalkBack, Screen Reader, and similar. [2]

Why can't I turn off audio description on my Samsung TV?

On a Samsung smart TV, you can disable narration in Settings > All Settings > General & Privacy > Accessibility > Voice Guide Settings . [3]

How do I turn off audio descriptions on Netflix?

The steps are different depending on device. For most TVs, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices, press the up or down arrow on your remote while a movie or show with narration is playing, select Audio & Subtitles , and select a track without "Audio Description" in the title. [4]


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Warnings

  • If you don't begin typing into Start quickly enough while Narrator is enabled, Narrator can inadvertently open Cortana by saying her name.
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/22806
  2. ↑ https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00233448
  3. ↑ https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Projectors-Other-TVs/Unable-to-turn-off-audio-description-on-my-Samsung-TV/td-p/2799645
  4. ↑ https://help.netflix.com/en/node/45761

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1. Press Ctrl + Windows Key + Enter to turn off Narrator.
2. Type "ease of access" into the Windows Search bar.
3. Click Ease of Access Center .
4. Click Use the computer without a display .
5. Remove the checkmark from "Turn on narrator."
6. Click Apply .
7. Click OK .

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