How to Change Your Computer Clock From Military Time to Regular Time on Windows XP
In Windows XP, you can set the computer's clock to your current time zone and allow for automatic changes during daylight savings time. You may also choose between a 24-hour or military time clock and a 12-hour clock. While you'd probably expect to find these settings in the "Date and Time" section of the Control Panel, they're actually located elsewhere.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Click "Start." Open the Control Panel.
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Click "Regional and Language Options."
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Click the "Customize" button. Select the "Time" tab.
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Set "Time Format" to "h:mm:ss tt."
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Click "OK."
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Tips & Warnings
If you ever have the need, do the opposite to set your clock to military time.
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Comments
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Ah, thank you, that's been annoying me for ages and the other suggestions didn't make sense. =)
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I had a feeling it was because of the virus, just like other people have said. I had my desktop seized, my task bar disabled, all my files made invisible, my icons vanished, and the time was changed when it was all removed. What scares me is when I have to restart my computer? is this virus really gone, I've been fighting to get rid of it for a month now.
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Marjorie French
Feb 09, 2011
Thanks for the really helpful information!! It was bugging me having military time in Luxembourg since I live in the U.S.!! -
busypencil
Apr 11, 2010
Thanks. You made life easier. Like bobbiej, I had a virus removed and went into military time.
