Computers and Daylight Saving Time

"Mike M" wrote in message
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: webster72n wrote:
:
: My machine has done it automatically, Ken, just like *clockwork*
: It also notified me of that fact via dialog box.
: And I don't recall using a seperate program to do it.
: Maybe this will help you:
: http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=250
:
: Your Win Me box won't automatically change to and from DST on the new
: dates unless you make the necessary changes to the registry otherwise you
: will have to do make the change manually. If you do it manually look out
: for a second, unwanted change, on the old date.
: --
: Mike Maltby
:
:
Four changes in all, Mike, and perhaps you meant that. First manual change
on March 11, then deny or modify the automatic change a couple of weeks
later. Then be prepared to make two more changes in the fall.

Can you direct me to the registry location(s) that perform this DST
recognition?

Ken Bland

Ken,

Read what I said again vbg, I said nothing about the number of changes
but rather "If you do it manually look out for a second, unwanted change,
on the old date." In other words if you change the time manually on the
"new" date beware of the system changing it again on the "old" date.

Can you direct me to the registry location(s) that perform this DST
recognition?

Yes, but you really really don't want to go there. g Time Zone
information is stored in keys under:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Time Zones\

Instead you should try and find a copy of tzedit which was part of the
Win98 Resource Kit. [KB247024 "Tools Included with the Microsoft Windows
98 Resource Kit" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=247024)] and may also
be on some Win98 and Win95 OSR2 CDs.

Ah, I see it is available as a download from
http://www.softshape.com/download/tzedit.zip. Extract the three files
from the zip to a folder on your desktop. then run tzedit and select your
time zone from the drop down box. Hit edit and it will show the offset
from GMT and the current start and stop dates for DST. Edit to match the
new ones for your location and click OK to save.

I hope this helps.

--
Mike Maltby



Justin Thyme wrote:

Four changes in all, Mike, and perhaps you meant that. First manual
change on March 11, then deny or modify the automatic change a couple
of weeks later. Then be prepared to make two more changes in the
fall.

Can you direct me to the registry location(s) that perform this DST
recognition?

Ken Bland

"Mike M" wrote in message
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webster72n wrote:

My machine has done it automatically, Ken, just like *clockwork*
It also notified me of that fact via dialog box.
And I don't recall using a seperate program to do it.
Maybe this will help you:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=250

Your Win Me box won't automatically change to and from DST on the new
dates unless you make the necessary changes to the registry otherwise you
will have to do make the change manually. If you do it manually look out
for a second, unwanted change, on the old date.
--
Mike Maltby


Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the last
change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage of it.
And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
Thanks,

Harry.

webster72n wrote:

Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the
last change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the
new time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage
of it. And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
Thanks,

Glad to have been of some help and thanks also to Ken for bringing this
up. Being in the UK this change of dates isn't something we have to worry
about but I was aware of the upcoming changes in the US, Canada and
Western Australia having read about them elsewhere. I'm pleased I
remembered about tzedit and was able to find a copy on the web as I can't
remember the links to the Win 98 Resource Kit.
--
Mike Maltby

"webster72n" wrote in message
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:
Snip, snip

: Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the last
: change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
: time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
: Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage of
it.
: And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
: Thanks,
:
: Harry.
:
Absolutely no apologies necessary, Harry, and my thanks also to Mike, if
you're still reading this.

Ken Bland

"Justin Thyme" wrote in message
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"webster72n" wrote in message
...
:
Snip, snip

: Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the
last
: change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
: time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
: Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage of
it.
: And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
: Thanks,
:
: Harry.
:
Absolutely no apologies necessary, Harry,

Your kindness is only exceeded by your generosity, Ken, or vice versa.
Thank you, also for bringing this up. H.

and my thanks also to Mike, if
you're still reading this.

Ken Bland

Have been reading this thread with interest and curiosity about what will
happen to the XP systems, hmmmmm. Anyway, Ken, thought you might be
interested in the following site:
http://www.hsinlin.com/software/time_sync.html
The Bexclock, is a very small download, freeware, proclaimed to be adware
and spyware free, and it should auto correct for DST.........AND, it works
with Me!!
Heirloom, old and too late to be on time


"Justin Thyme" wrote in message
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"webster72n" wrote in message
...
:
Snip, snip

: Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the
last
: change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
: time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
: Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage of
it.
: And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
: Thanks,
:
: Harry.
:
Absolutely no apologies necessary, Harry, and my thanks also to Mike, if
you're still reading this.

Ken Bland

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Have been reading this thread with interest and curiosity about what will
happen to the XP systems, hmmmmm.

Check this out, Loon:

Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust
the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 due to revised Daylight
Saving Time laws in many countries. After you install this item, you may
have to restart your computer.
How to Uninstall
This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in
Control Panel.
Get help and support
http://support.microsoft.com


Anyway, Ken, thought you might be
interested in the following site:
http://www.hsinlin.com/software/time_sync.html
The Bexclock, is a very small download, freeware, proclaimed to be adware
and spyware free, and it should auto correct for DST.........AND, it works
with Me!!
Heirloom, old and too late to be on time


"Justin Thyme" wrote in message
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"webster72n" wrote in message
...
:
Snip, snip

: Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the
last
: change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
: time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
: Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage
of
it.
: And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
: Thanks,
:
: Harry.
:
Absolutely no apologies necessary, Harry, and my thanks also to Mike, if
you're still reading this.

Ken Bland

You're a good man, BRWF!!! Thanks a bunch for the useful info.
Heirloom, old and I love this NG

"BigRedWingsFan" wrote in message
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"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Have been reading this thread with interest and curiosity about what will
happen to the XP systems, hmmmmm.

Check this out, Loon:

Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust
the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 due to revised Daylight
Saving Time laws in many countries. After you install this item, you may
have to restart your computer.
How to Uninstall
This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in
Control Panel.
Get help and support
http://support.microsoft.com


Anyway, Ken, thought you might be
interested in the following site:
http://www.hsinlin.com/software/time_sync.html
The Bexclock, is a very small download, freeware, proclaimed to be adware
and spyware free, and it should auto correct for DST.........AND, it
works with Me!!
Heirloom, old and too late to be on time


"Justin Thyme" wrote in message
...

"webster72n" wrote in message
...
:
Snip, snip

: Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the
last
: change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
: time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
: Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage
of
it.
: And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
: Thanks,
:
: Harry.
:
Absolutely no apologies necessary, Harry, and my thanks also to Mike, if
you're still reading this.

Ken Bland

Hey BRWF,
I installed the KB931836, however, there is no reference to it in
the Add/Remove Programs. I already had the update that this one supersedes.
I guess I'm okay.....will check out more when I have time.
Heirloom, old and everyday is Saturday

"BigRedWingsFan" wrote in message
...

"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
Have been reading this thread with interest and curiosity about what will
happen to the XP systems, hmmmmm.

Check this out, Loon:

Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust
the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 due to revised Daylight
Saving Time laws in many countries. After you install this item, you may
have to restart your computer.
How to Uninstall
This software update can be removed via Add or Remove Programs in
Control Panel.
Get help and support
http://support.microsoft.com


Anyway, Ken, thought you might be
interested in the following site:
http://www.hsinlin.com/software/time_sync.html
The Bexclock, is a very small download, freeware, proclaimed to be adware
and spyware free, and it should auto correct for DST.........AND, it
works with Me!!
Heirloom, old and too late to be on time


"Justin Thyme" wrote in message
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"webster72n" wrote in message
...
:
Snip, snip

: Good thing you were there to correct me, Mike. I was thinking of the
last
: change in October and erroniously assumed we already were in the new
: time-change, which off course, will only take place in March.
: Thanks for making the editor link available, I already took advantage
of
it.
: And my apologies to Ken and everyone else, also.
: Thanks,
:
: Harry.
:
Absolutely no apologies necessary, Harry, and my thanks also to Mike, if
you're still reading this.

Ken Bland