Clicking on the date suddenly no longer makes the calendar pop up. How to fix?

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Clicking on the date suddenly no longer makes the calendar pop up. How to fix?

Luara 90

All of a sudden, nothing happens when I click on the date/time in the lower right corner. Previously, it made the calendar pop up. I use this A LOT as a teacher. How do I get it back? I've already read other posts, which suggested turning notifications on. I tried that, but nothing happened (Except now there's a sleeping bell next to the date). Still nothing happens when I click on the date.

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Norah-L 10,660 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Welcome Luara to the Q&A Forum!

Thanks for posting your question and I'm sorry for the inconvenience you've met.

I understand you're having a frustrating time with the calendar not popping up when you click the date/time in the lower right corner of your screen. Here are a couple of steps you can try to get it back:

Look for the expand arrow:

It may seem obvious, but I just want to be sure you don’t overlook this icon (shown in the image) that opens up the calendar. Click the arrow to expand the calendar.

User's image

Restart Windows Explorer:

Right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.

Find Windows Explorer in the Processes tab, right-click on it, and choose Restart. This can help refresh the taskbar and notifications.

Check if Notifications and Action Center are disabled (for Pro version)

Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, hit Enter.

Go to:

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar

Find Remove Notifications and Action Center. If it’s Enabled, the calendar won’t open.

Additional tip: Ensure your Windows is up to date, as sometimes these issues get fixed in the latest updates. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.

Hopefully, one of these steps gets the calendar popping up for you again! If you’re still having trouble, feel free to reach out.

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Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-11-25T11:06:24.8433333+00:00

Hello Luara,

May I know whether your issue has been solved or not? If not, please share it in here. We can work together to figure it out.

Kind regards,
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-11-30T20:59:28.7866667+00:00

No, sorry-- I can't even follow step 1 because I can't get to what you're showing.
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-01T04:45:01.7966667+00:00

Thanks for your update, Luara.

If method 1 doesn't work for your case, please check the method 2 onward especially updating Windows, as keeping your system fully up to date can sometimes fix underlying problems:

Open Settings > Windows Update, then click Check for updates. If updates are available, select Download and install.

Restart your PC.

I sincerely hope your issue will soon be fixed!

Kind regards,
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-12-01T11:23:13.6333333+00:00

I no longer update or restart my PC because I'm unable to type on the lock screen. I was told it's because of an update and there is no fix for it here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5629974/cant-type-on-lock-screen
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-02T01:55:49.1466667+00:00

If your keyboard isn’t working on the lock screen, try activating the on-screen keyboard by clicking the Accessibility icon (at the bottom right on lock screen). Once you’ve unlocked your device using the on-screen keyboard, make sure to update Windows, new patches often fix hidden issues and improve overall stability.

If the issues still persist, please use another device and sign in your Microsoft account in order to Contact Microsoft Support for direct assistance.

Sincerely hope your problems will soon be resolved!

Kind regards,
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-03T08:12:33.9033333+00:00

Good day Luara,

May I check how things are progressing, or if you have any additional questions?

I look forward to your update.
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-12-03T11:20:57.66+00:00

No progress. As I said, I can't turn off my computer because of the lock screen, and I can't access the calendar. I have been unable to contact microsoft support directly: it tells me I can't talk to an agent but have to contact some kind of admin instead... but won't tell me who that is.
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-07T01:51:26.96+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you tried the method of using the on‑screen keyboard to get past the lock screen?

If your keyboard isn’t working on the lock screen, try activating the on-screen keyboard by clicking the Accessibility icon (at the bottom right on lock screen). Once you’ve unlocked your device using the on-screen keyboard, make sure to update Windows, new patches often fix hidden issues and improve overall stability.
Bethany Rieger 0 Reputation points

2026-02-23T19:07:08.87+00:00

My system didn't recognize the 'gpedit' command. Thanks.
Cridlin, Megan 0 Reputation points

2026-03-02T18:17:25.1633333+00:00

My 'Remove Notifications and Action Center policy' was listed as 'not configured' and it still blocked it from opening, so I set it in both 'User' and 'Computer' configurations to 'Disabled' and that allowed it to open. Still not as good as before, since it has the notification center attached, but it's such a relief to have it back! haha
Nia Williams 0 Reputation points

2026-04-28T19:53:56.2466667+00:00

Hello, Norah-L,

I was having similar issues as Luara regarding not being able to access my calendar and notifications on my home screen taskbar. I tried method 2 and that did the trick. Thank you so much for the tip. It really helped.
'Sola 0 Reputation points

2026-06-28T09:38:24.01+00:00

Restarting Windows Explorer via Task Manager resolved mine. Thanks.

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Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-11-25T11:06:24.8433333+00:00

Hello Luara,

May I know whether your issue has been solved or not? If not, please share it in here. We can work together to figure it out.

Kind regards,
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-11-30T20:59:28.7866667+00:00

No, sorry-- I can't even follow step 1 because I can't get to what you're showing.
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-01T04:45:01.7966667+00:00

Thanks for your update, Luara.

If method 1 doesn't work for your case, please check the method 2 onward especially updating Windows, as keeping your system fully up to date can sometimes fix underlying problems:

Open Settings > Windows Update, then click Check for updates. If updates are available, select Download and install.

Restart your PC.

I sincerely hope your issue will soon be fixed!

Kind regards,
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-12-01T11:23:13.6333333+00:00

I no longer update or restart my PC because I'm unable to type on the lock screen. I was told it's because of an update and there is no fix for it here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5629974/cant-type-on-lock-screen
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-02T01:55:49.1466667+00:00

If your keyboard isn’t working on the lock screen, try activating the on-screen keyboard by clicking the Accessibility icon (at the bottom right on lock screen). Once you’ve unlocked your device using the on-screen keyboard, make sure to update Windows, new patches often fix hidden issues and improve overall stability.

If the issues still persist, please use another device and sign in your Microsoft account in order to Contact Microsoft Support for direct assistance.

Sincerely hope your problems will soon be resolved!

Kind regards,
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-03T08:12:33.9033333+00:00

Good day Luara,

May I check how things are progressing, or if you have any additional questions?

I look forward to your update.
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-12-03T11:20:57.66+00:00

No progress. As I said, I can't turn off my computer because of the lock screen, and I can't access the calendar. I have been unable to contact microsoft support directly: it tells me I can't talk to an agent but have to contact some kind of admin instead... but won't tell me who that is.
Norah-L 10,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-07T01:51:26.96+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you tried the method of using the on‑screen keyboard to get past the lock screen?

If your keyboard isn’t working on the lock screen, try activating the on-screen keyboard by clicking the Accessibility icon (at the bottom right on lock screen). Once you’ve unlocked your device using the on-screen keyboard, make sure to update Windows, new patches often fix hidden issues and improve overall stability.
Bethany Rieger 0 Reputation points

2026-02-23T19:07:08.87+00:00

My system didn't recognize the 'gpedit' command. Thanks.
Cridlin, Megan 0 Reputation points

2026-03-02T18:17:25.1633333+00:00

My 'Remove Notifications and Action Center policy' was listed as 'not configured' and it still blocked it from opening, so I set it in both 'User' and 'Computer' configurations to 'Disabled' and that allowed it to open. Still not as good as before, since it has the notification center attached, but it's such a relief to have it back! haha
Nia Williams 0 Reputation points

2026-04-28T19:53:56.2466667+00:00

Hello, Norah-L,

I was having similar issues as Luara regarding not being able to access my calendar and notifications on my home screen taskbar. I tried method 2 and that did the trick. Thank you so much for the tip. It really helped.
'Sola 0 Reputation points

2026-06-28T09:38:24.01+00:00

Restarting Windows Explorer via Task Manager resolved mine. Thanks.

Answer 1

John DeV 170.1K Independent Advisor

Hi, good day!

When was the last time it worked properly?
Have you made any changes to your computer recently?

Please try to restart Windows Explorer

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

Select the Processes tab.

Scroll down and look for Windows Explorer

Right click then select Restart.

Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

https://support.microsoft.com/windows/using-system-file-checker-in-windows-365e0031-36b1-6031-f804-8fd86e0ef4ca

After that, restart your computer

I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

Lecoutre, Matthieu 0 Reputation points

2025-11-24T08:43:20.8333333+00:00
Hello,

Same issue in a loop page (date column in a table). i've done the restart of windows explorer but does not change anything.

All other people that access to the page have the same issue.

Testing in another blank page: date popup appears

Copy /paste the content of the existing "error" page into a new one: date popup appears

delete all the content of the "error" page & copy back the content: the date popup doesn't appear.

it's look like the page is "corrupted".
Luara 90 Reputation points

2025-11-30T21:01:12.5+00:00

I don't know what a "loop page" is.
Inky Squid 0 Reputation points

2026-09-06T18:12:20.0533333+00:00

I may have to start another thread but thought I would try while here. I get no calendar pop-up when I click date/time in lower right taskbar. I cannot search on taskbar - will accept no keystrokes. I cannot access settings or control panel on the laptop. Windows 11. I've tried all the possible remedies listed here in this thread and others. Nothing works. Does anyone have other suggestions? TYIA
Ivan Quervalu 0 Reputation points

2026-09-17T18:09:05.45+00:00

worked right away. Thanks Window Support