Microsoft is currently conducting a test that appears to be downgrading the functionality of Windows 10 laptops and PCs by removing the seconds display from the Calendar flyout. As the operating system approaches its end-of-support date in October, this change marks yet another feature loss for users.
The recent update, which brings systems to build 19045.5737, includes the usual assortment of bug fixes and improvements. However, it also seems to strip away the clock that previously displayed seconds within the Calendar flyout. This alteration is part of an A/B testing phase, meaning that while most users still enjoy the seconds display, a subset has encountered a new interface devoid of this feature.
User Reactions
Frustration among users has surfaced on platforms like Reddit, where many have voiced their disappointment regarding the change. Speculation suggests that this modification may be linked to the new Outlook application, which was introduced to Windows 10 earlier this year. The redesign has drawn criticism, with users expressing dissatisfaction over its performance as a web app compared to the native Mail & Calendar app.
For those wishing to restore the previous clock functionality in the Calendar flyout, a degree of technical skill is required, specifically in registry editing. The new Calendar flyout presents less information than its predecessor, which many users do not consider an improvement. Additionally, the updated design features larger gaps between content, creating a visually unappealing layout that feels incomplete.
While Windows 11 continues to support the display of seconds in the taskbar, Windows 10 users find themselves without this feature, at least for some. As the end-of-support date looms, Microsoft has also released a rather sobering “checklist” article, effectively advising Windows 10 users that it may be time to upgrade their machines.
