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Windows 2000/XP - Changing the System Date and Time


This document explains how to change the system date and time in Windows 2000 and XP.

Windows 9x/2000
UNSUPPORTED
NOTE: Windows 95/98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 are no longer supported by the Help Desk. We can only provide best effort support. If we are unable to resolve your Windows 9x/2000 issue, you may be able to find help at Microsoft's Windows 95 website, Windows 98 website, Windows ME website, or their Windows 2000 website. These products are no longer actively supported by Microsoft. No further development will take place on these products and security updates are no longer issued. It is highly recommended that you upgrade to Windows XP or Windows Vista.
  1. Right-click on the time in the bottom-right of the screen and select Adjust Date/Time.

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  2. Use the arrows to the right of the month/year and the arrows to the right of the clock to change the time to the correct time.

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Keywords: system xp 2000 nt nt5 windows change changing how to time date clockDoc ID: 12541
Owner: George S.Group: Help Desk
Created: 2009-11-02Updated: 2009-11-06

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