After updating your Windows 11 system, you may notice the notification bell missing in the tray area. Also, the year may be missing in the tray clock.
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This is due to a change introduced in the latest Cumulative Update (November 21, 2024—KB5046740 (OS Build 26100.2454) Preview for 24H2.
The change log mentions the following:
[Taskbar]
New! The system tray shows a shortened date and time. Also, the notification bell icon might not show if you have set the toggle for “Do not disturb” to on. If the bell icon does not show, click the date and time to view your messages in the notification center. To go back to the long form of the date and time, go to Settings > Date and Time. Then clear the check mark for “Show abbreviated time and date.”
To show the bell icon, go to Settings > System > Notifications. To expand the section, click the caret (^) on the right. Select “Show notification bell icon.” You can also get to these settings using the context menu. Just right click the system tray clock or bell icon.
Source: November 21, 2024—KB5046740 (OS Build 26100.2454) Preview – Microsoft Support
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