Windows 10 goes through another downgrade: here’s what it loses

As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft is quietly pulling back features from the system. The latest downgrade affects the Calendar flyout, removing the digital clock that showed seconds. While the change is still in A/B testing, some users have already noticed the update on their devices—and they’re not happy about it.

Microsoft removes seconds display from Calendar flyout

The recent Patch Tuesday update (Build 19045.5737) includes various fixes, but it also brings an unexpected cut: the seconds display in the Calendar flyout is gone for certain users. Although not everyone sees this change yet, it’s part of a broader pattern of feature removals as Microsoft shifts focus to Windows 11.

This new flyout has been described as less useful, with wider gaps between elements and reduced information overall. Many users have voiced frustration on Reddit, pointing out that the design feels unfinished. Some speculate the change might be related to Microsoft’s forced migration to the new Outlook app, which replaced the classic Mail and Calendar.

Users can restore the clock, but with effort

While it’s still technically possible to bring back the seconds clock using a registry tweak, the workaround is not something most users will attempt. This leaves many stuck with a less functional interface, just months before Windows 10 support officially ends.

Unlike Windows 11, which allows seconds to be shown in the taskbar, Windows 10 users have no easy alternative. For those relying on precise timekeeping, the removal feels like a step backwards in usability.