Show seconds in system tray clock option missing

Question

hello, i just updated my windows 11 version to the latest update (22621.1778) which is moment 3. i don't have a option for show seconds in system tray clock. can someone help me?

Answer 1

While long and drawn out, with many options and step, the meat of the second option was my solution, and is likely the surest choice for a first option.

I presume most users who end up here are competent enough to navigate the menus, convoluted as they are, for system settings and have no available settings. The ability to update the registry may, or may not, be available to many business users with an IT department. For those who can mage changes to the registry, hand-editing is easier, and more 'trustworthy' than downloading a file and applying that.

Simple process: Start menu, search. Type regedit. Run the found program. Navigate, in the left pane using a structure similar to folders, to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. Look an entry in the right pane named ShowSecondsInSystemClock. If it is there change the value from 0 to 1. If it is not there right-click in the right pane and select New > dword value. Give it the name ShowSecondsInSystemClock. Select the newly created item and change it from 0 to 1. There's no need to worry about if it is hex or decimal, a 1 is the same in both (all) number systems.

There is nothing to save or confirm - registry edits are live and instant - the seconds will display as soon as you make the change. Simply close the registry editor and amaze your coworkers with a functional clock.

Turning it off is the same process, except that creating the value won't be needed and change the 1 to a 0.

Answer 2

Hi, I am Dhanam, Independent Advisor here to work with you on this issue.

I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors, and check the “Show seconds in system tray clock” option.

This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and do not have access to any user accounts.

I hope this can help you. If this still can't solve your problem, just let me know and I'll do my best to try to help you.

Regards,

Dhanam,

Independent Advisor.

Answer 3

Before you do what is above, in the Windows updates screen you Must turn ON " Get the latest updates as soon as they're available"

Answer 4

This link may be useful:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/turn-on-or-off-show-seconds-in-system-tray-clock-in-windows-11.10591/