How to Disable Date and Time Screensaver on Windows 10

Are you tired of having your clock and date displayed prominently on your Windows 10 Taskbar? If so, you're in luck because disabling it is a relatively simple process that can be achieved through the Group Policy Editor or the Settings app. In this article, we will show you methods through which you can easily enable and disable the Clock & Time from Taskbar.

Method 1: Using the Group Policy Editor

If you are using a Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition, then you can use the Group Policy Editor to remove the clock and date from the system notification area. However, some settings in Group Policy require a system reboot to apply the changes. Additionally, by enabling this setting, it will remove the clock and date from the system notification area and standard users will be unable to enable it back.

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type 'gpedit.msc' and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.

3. Navigate to Start Menu and Taskbar folder in the left pane.

4. Scroll down and click on the Personalization option.

5. Find the Clock option and toggle it off to disable the clock and date section in the notification area.

Method 2: Using the Local Group Policy Editor

Alternatively, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to disable the clock from the notification area. This method is similar to Method 1, but it only applies to specific settings and does not require a system reboot.

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Windows Settings app.

2. Click on Personalization in the left pane.

3. Scroll down and click on Taskbar option.

4. Click on the 'Turn system icon on or off' link.

5. Toggle off the Clock option to disable it from the notification area.

Disabling the Clock using the Settings App

If you just want to disable the clock from the Settings app, then follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Windows Settings app.

2. Click on Personalization in the left pane.

3. Scroll down and click on Taskbar option.

4. Toggle off the Clock option to disable it from the notification area.

In conclusion, disabling the clock and date section from the Taskbar is a simple process that can be achieved through the Group Policy Editor or the Settings app. Whether you are using a Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition, there are methods available for removing the clock section from the Taskbar.

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