How to Change the Date and Time on Windows Vista

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Start button

   In the search bars, type "date" in the Search box, the search results should turn up.
   
   Click the Date and Time to display the Date and Time dialog box.
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   Step 2: which is in the bottom left corner of your computer screen.

   If you have User Account Control enabled, you should see a shield with four different colors next to it. , Click today's date. , Either type a new value or use the scroll arrows to set the value.
   
   To save, click OK. , In the Time Zone Settings dialog box, select the new time zone, specify whether you want the time to be adjusted for Daylight Saving Time, and click OK.
   
   Click OK to save.
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   Step 3: Click the "Change date and time" button if the information is incorrect.

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   Step 4: Use the left and right arrows to scroll to the current month in the Date and Time Settings dialog box.

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   Step 5: Correct the time by clicking the hour

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   Step 6: the minute

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   Step 7: or the second that needs correcting.

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   Step 8: In the Date and Time dialog box that appears

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   Step 9: click Change Time Zone if you want to change the time zone.

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