The clock display at the bottom-right corner of your Windows 7 computer is something that you have probably come to take for granted. It has been present in that location for several versions of Windows, and a lot of people find it to be useful. But if you are using your computer for something where the clock is either a distraction or is unnecessary, then you may wonder how to disable the clock in Windows 7. This is absolutely something that you can do on your Windows 7 computer, and the process is actually rather simple. Continue reading to learn more about removing the clock display from the bottom-right corner of your Windows 7 screen.
Hide the Clock in Windows 7
The Windows 7 system clock is actually a very important element that is used for a lot of different programs. Therefore, it will always be running internally on your computer. But you can stop the clock from displaying in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen so that you are not constantly reminded on the time. And whether hiding the Windows 7 clock is a permanent or temporary solution for you, it is always possible to display the clock again at any point in the future. The steps for hiding the Windows 7 clock are outlined below.
Step 1: Right-click the clock at the bottom-right corner of the window to display a shortcut menu.
Step 2: Click the Properties option.
Step 3: Click the drop-down menu to the right of Clock, under Behaviors, then choose the Off option.
Your Windows 7 clock should now be hidden at the bottom-right corner of the window. Once you have disabled the Windows 7 clock, you can restore it in its’ location by right-clicking anywhere in the system tray and choosing the Properties option again. Choose the On option from the Clock drop-down menu this time, and the Windows 7 clock will no longer be hidden.
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