JSI Tip 5840. How do I hide the clock in the Windows XP Notification Area (System Tray)?

To hide the clock in the Windows XP Notification Area for the current user:

1. Copy / Paste the following to a HideClock.reg file:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer]
"HideClock"=dword:00000001

2. Merge the HideClock.reg file with your registry, or run regedit /s HideClock.reg.

3. The user must log off and log on for the setting to take effect.

To hide the clock in the Windows XP Notification Area for all users of this computer:

1. Copy / Paste the following to a HideClock.reg file:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer]
"HideClock"=dword:00000001

2. Merge the HideClock.reg file with your registry or run regedit /s HideClock.reg.

3. Shutdown and restart your Windows XP computer.