Windows Secure Lock Screen clock may appear up to 30 seconds behind

shscs911 15 points 4 comments April 10, 2026

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echoangle

> Both experiences use the same Windows kernel system clock. Ah yes, the lock screen experience. I could stare at it forever. On a more serious note, does anyone know why they would do it like that? Why is one polling interval aligned and the other isn’t? What’s the security impact?

Windows Secure Lock Screen clock may appear up to 30 seconds behind

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