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System tray on multiple screens

Jose Luis Vera 0 Reputation points
2026-05-07T17:46:04.0866667+00:00

I'm using my windows 11 laptop with a second screen, extending the desktop space, and I can properly see taskbar on the 2nd screen, but the system tray is not showing on the taskbar in the 2nd screen, how can I make the system tray appear on both screens? it'll be more convenient that way.

Also, if I click the date/time on taskbar on 2nd screen, nothing happens, I'd like that to show the month calendar, as in the date/time on main screen.

Just for clarification, I can see date/time on taskbar in 2nd screen, but what I want is to also see system tray icons.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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    2026-05-07T17:46:13.1266667+00:00

    Windows 11 currently shows the full system tray (notification area with icons) only on the primary monitor’s taskbar. On secondary monitors, the taskbar can appear, but the system tray area is not duplicated. This behavior cannot be changed through settings.

    The calendar behavior is also by design: when using Extend these displays and a primary monitor is set, the taskbar calendar pop-up opens only on the primary monitor. On extended desktops, clicking the date/time on the secondary monitor’s taskbar does not open the calendar.

    To confirm or adjust display behavior:

    1. Open Settings > System > Display.
    2. Under Multiple displays, choose:
      • Extend these displays: Calendar opens only on the primary monitor.
      • Duplicate these displays: Calendar can open on any monitor.

    There is no supported way in Windows 11 to have the full system tray (icons and calendar pop-up) appear independently on all taskbars when using extended displays.

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  2. Onyx Is here 4,260 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-07T18:26:52.8+00:00

    Sorry to hear you're having trouble.

    If you'd like to have your system tray properly show on all devices please do the following.

    1. Right click on the System Tray and choose Taskbar Settings
    2. You should be at the Personalization>Taskbar screen. Click on Taskbar Behaviors
    3. Make sure you check the box that says 'Show my taskbar on all displays'

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