Windows 11/10 OS is different from its earlier versions but retains some of the old features. For instance, Windows 10 displays a clock icon in the desktop taskbar. The icon resides in the lower-right corner of the screen. The option proves handy for knowing the current date and time; however, some users find it of little use. As such, they prefer removing it from the taskbar properties. This guide will walk you through the process of removing the clock from the Windows 11/10 Taskbar.
Turn System Tray Icons On or Off in Windows 11 Taskbar
To hide or turn System Tray Icons On or Off in the Windows 11 Taskbar:
- Open Windows Settings
- Select Personalization settings
- On the right side, select Taskbar
- Here, you will see the toggles to hide various system tray icons.
You can also turn system icons on or off in Windows 11, by following these steps:
- Right-click on the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
- Expand the System tray icons panel.
- Toggle the respective buttons to turn icons ON or OFF.
- Expand the Other system tray icons panel.
- Select an app and toggle the corresponding button.
For your information, you can also use the Local Group Policy Editor and Registry Editor to hide the Notification Area in Windows 11.
Turn System Icons On or Off in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you have to open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and click on Turn system icons on or off link.
In the panel that opens up, you can toggle the switch to show or hide the system icons.
It should be noted that you can also turn on or off system icons such as Volume, Network, Power, Input Indicator, Location, Action Center, etc.
This procedure can also be helpful if you find that the System icons are missing in the Taskbar.
Read: How to add a clock to Start Menu using Alarms & Clock app in Windows
How do I disable the clock on Windows 11?
To remove Clock from Windows 11 Taskbar, follow these steps:
- Open the Windows Settings panel.
- Go to Time & language > Date & time.
- Toggle the Show time and date in the System tray button to turn it OFF.
Apart from this, you can also right-click on the date and time visible in the System tray and select the Adjust date and time option. It will send you to the same window as above.
TIP: Read this post if the Volume icon is missing from Taskbar.
