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Monterey menu bar clock

The clock in my menu bar disappeared after installing Monterey. Yes, I know how to access the Dock and Menu Bar feature in System Preferences but I can't find a way to make the clock reappear. It's incredibly annoying.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 12:07 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 12:45 PM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Nov 19, 2021 12:45 PM in response to michelefromcolorado springs

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


Monterey menu bar clock

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