How to Change the Time and Date on Your Computer: A Guide for Seniors

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Your computer's date and time are accurate, but you may need to provide the appropriate date and time for your location. In order to adjust your computer's time and date, you must:

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1. If you do not see the taskbar, you can bring it up by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.

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   In order to access Windows, press the key that bears the Windows logo.

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2. Select Adjust Date/Time from the context menu that appears when you right-click the Date/Time indicator in the taskbar.

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   A box asking for the current date and time is displayed.

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3. Just adjust the time and date by clicking the appropriate link.

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   A dialogue box titled "Date and Time Settings"

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4. The Time field should be updated with the new time.

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   Alternately, you can use the plus and minus buttons next to that field to advance or retract the time.

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5. If you'd like to change the date, use the calendar and then press the OK button.

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   As a corollary, you can adjust the time zone if you need to.

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6. Choose a new time zone from the Time Zone drop-down menu, then click OK.

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   Select the Change Time Zone menu item, and then uncheck the box labeled "Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time" if you don't want your computer to adjust for DST.

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7. Reinsert the OK button and continue.

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   Your second click of OK will save your modifications and close the window.

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There's no need to worry about the accuracy of your computer's date and clock; however, you may need to provide the appropriate date and time for your location. The steps for adjusting your computer's date and time are as follows:

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1. If the taskbar isn't already showing, you can bring it up by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.

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   There's a Windows logo right on the Windows key.

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2. To change the time and date on your computer's taskbar, right-click the display and select the option to "Adjust Date/Time."

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   A calendar and time picker window pops up.

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3. Select the time and date you want to use.

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   A window titled "Date and Time Settings" pops up.

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4. Modify the time by typing it in the Time field.

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   There are also up and down arrows next to the time field should you need to make any adjustments.

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5. Select a new date using the calendar and confirm with OK, if desired.

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   Altering the time zone is also an option.

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6. Simply select a new time zone from the Time Zone drop-down menu, then click the OK button.

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   By clicking Change Time Zone and then unchecking the box labeled "Automatically Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time," you can prevent your computer from making the transition to DST.

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7. Again, select OK.

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   When you're finished making adjustments, hit OK again to close the window.

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