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Windows XP Taskbar - Toolbar - Start Menu

Remove the Taskbar Clock

SUMMARY: Disable the clock on the Windows XP Taskbar.

While many people find the taskbar clock convenient, others may find it annoying. If you remove it from the Windows XP Taskbar, it has more room to display the list of currently running software. To get rid of the clock:

1. Right-click an empty area of the Taskbar and choose "Properties".

2. When the "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "Taskbar" tab.

3. Underneath "Notification area", uncheck "Show the clock".

4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

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