Enabling the Clock with Seconds in Windows 11 Notification Center
If you’re a Windows 11 user seeking to enhance your productivity, adding the clock with seconds to your Notification Center can be a game changer! This feature, seen previously in Windows 10, is making a comeback and can be easily enabled. In this guide, I will take you through the simple steps on how to enable this functionality, whether through the Settings app or using the ViveTool command-line utility.
Why Enable the Clock with Seconds?
Having a clock that shows seconds in the Notification Center not only improves your time management but also allows for precise scheduling and task completion. Microsoft’s reintroduction of this feature in Windows 11 reiterates its importance, making it accessible in the latest Insider Preview builds.
Table of Contents
- Enable Clock Feature in Notification Center Using ViveTool
- Show Time with Seconds in Notification Center Using Settings
Enable Clock Feature in Notification Center Using ViveTool
If you don’t see the option in your settings, you can manually activate the clock with seconds using ViveTool. Here’s how:
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Download the latest version, ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip.
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Double-click the zip to open it in File Explorer.
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Click the Extract all button to unzip the files.
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Now, click the Extract button to save the files.
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Copy the folder path where ViveTool is extracted.
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Open the Start menu.
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Search for Command Prompt, right-click on it, and select Run as administrator.
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Input the following command to navigate to the ViveTool folder, making sure to replace the folder path with your own:
cd c:\folder\path\ViveTool-v0.x.x -
Enable the clock feature by entering this command:
vivetool /enable /id:42651849, 48433719 -
Finally, restart your computer to apply the changes.
After rebooting, you will find the option to display the clock with seconds in your “Date & time” settings.
Show Time with Seconds in Notification Center Using Settings
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Open Settings from your Start menu.
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Click on Time & language.
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Navigate to the Date & time section.
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Toggle on the “Show time in Notification Center” option.
Once completed, you’ll notice the seconds displayed in the Notification Center above the calendar interface whenever you open it.
If you decide to revert this change, simply repeat the above steps but run the following command in step 10:
vivetool /disable /id:42651849, 48433719
Additionally, Windows 11 offers an option to show seconds directly in the System Tray clock, which can be managed through Taskbar settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is ViveTool, and why do I need it for enabling the clock?
ViveTool is a command-line utility that allows users to enable hidden features in Windows Insider builds. It gives you access to functionalities that may not yet be officially available, like showing seconds in the Notification Center.
2. What if I don’t see the “Show time in Notification Center”option?
If you don’t see the option in Windows Settings, it may not yet be available on your build. In this case, using ViveTool is the best alternative to enable the feature manually.
3. Can I undo the changes made with ViveTool?
Yes, you can revert the changes by using the same commands but replacing the “/enable” with “/disable” in the command line, allowing you to restore the default settings.
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