Title: How to Set or Fix the Computer's Time and Timezone on Windows 10 and 11
Last Updated: 9-29-2023
Applicable to: Camin Cargo Control Employees using Windows 10 or 11
Overview:
Ensuring that your computer's time and timezone settings are accurate is crucial, as they can impact various tasks and software functionalities.
Objective:
This article provides Camin Cargo Control employees with instructions on how to set or adjust the time and timezone on Windows 10 and 11 devices.
Steps to Set or Adjust Time and Timezone:
Access Time and Date Settings:
- Right-click on the time and date display in the taskbar.
- Select "Adjust date/time."
Toggle the Automatic Settings:
- Ensure "Set time automatically" and "Set time zone automatically" are toggled ON. This will allow Windows to set the time and timezone based on your location.
- If you're having issues with automatic settings, you can manually set them.
Manual Time Adjustment:
- Toggle off "Set time automatically."
- Click on "Change" under "Set the date and time manually." Adjust the date and time as needed, and then click "Change" to confirm.
Manual Timezone Adjustment:
- Toggle off "Set time zone automatically."
- Use the dropdown menu under "Time zone" to select the correct timezone for your location.
Additional Time Settings (Optional):
- If needed, you can adjust additional settings like Daylight Saving Time by clicking on "Additional date, time, & regional settings." Follow any on-screen prompts to adjust these settings.
Windows 11 Specific Steps:
- For Windows 11, the process is largely similar. However, the interface might look slightly different. Follow the on-screen prompts to adjust time and timezone settings.
Precautions:
Incorrect time settings can impact scheduled tasks, calendar appointments, and other time-sensitive functions on your computer.
If you frequently travel or move between different time zones, it's beneficial to keep the "Set time zone automatically" option enabled.
Should you experience persistent issues with the time and timezone settings, contact the IT department for further assistance.
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