Computer Clock Keeps Changing
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The clock in your Windows computer can be configured to sync with an Internet time server, which can be useful as it ensures your clock stays accurate. In cases where your date or time keeps changing from what you've previously set it to, it is likely that your computer is syncing with a time server. For example, if you like having the clock on your business computer set a bit ahead, the time changing without your knowledge could make you late for a meeting. To prevent it from changing, disable time syncing.
1.Right-click the time and date display on the right side of the Windows taskbar and select 'Adjust Date/Time.'
2.Open the 'Internet Time' tab in the 'Date and Time' dialog box that opens up and then click the 'Change Settings' button. Confirm the operation or type in your administrator password, if prompted.
3.Click to deselect the check box for 'Synchronize with an Internet Time Server' and click 'OK.'
4.Click 'Apply' and 'OK' to save your settings. The date and/or time won't change on your computer again.
Tip
- Open the 'Date and Time' tab in the Date and Time dialog box and click the 'Change Date and Time' button to manually change the date and time on your computer.
Warning
- Information in this article applies to Windows 8 and 7. It may vary slightly or significantly in other Windows versions.
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Daniel Hatter began writing professionally in 2008. His writing focuses on topics in computers, Web design, software development and technology. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in media and game development and information technology at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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