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How to Change the Date and Time on a Windows PC Using the Control Panel

Last updated on Oct 08, 2024

If your Windows PC’s date and time are incorrect, you can easily adjust them through the Control Panel. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open the Run Command

  1. Right-click the Start button (or press Windows + X on your keyboard) to bring up the system menu.

  2. Click Run from the list of options (as shown in the screenshot).

Step 2: Open Control Panel

  1. In the Run window, type control and click OK.

This will open the Control Panel.

Step 3: Access Date and Time Settings

  1. In Control Panel, ensure that the View by option is set to Large icons.

  2. Find and click on Date and Time from the available options.

Step 4: Adjust Date and Time

  1. In the Date and Time window, click on Change date and time....

  2. A new window will appear where you can adjust the date and time.

  3. Use the calendar and time fields to set the correct values.

  4. Once done, click OK to apply the changes.

After completing these steps, your system clock should display the correct time.