The date and time on the computer are configured quite simply. But each user should clearly understand that incorrectly set parameters can lead to unforeseen crashes and even inoperability of some Windows components and user programs. How to change the time on a computer with Windows 7 on board (or any other OS) will be discussed later. Two main methods can be proposed for making such settings.
Setting the time on the computer: what is it for?
To begin with, a little distracted from the main topic, let's see why this exact adjustment may be required, because, it would seem, the system seems to automatically install and support these parameters itself.
Here the problem is that some settings can sometimes change spontaneously. And after that a huge number of problems appear. The most common of them can be called a failure in the functioning of the "Update Center" with the appearance of messages about the impossibility of installing them in automatic mode. In some cases, even manual search does not work, not to mention more critical situations.
How to change the time on a computer with Windows 7 standard tools?
As the first tool for consideration, an embedded tool of the operating system itself is proposed. Since the clock with the date is displayed in the system tray, to go to the settings, you need to use the RMB menu on this object with the option to change the settings. Also, access to such options can be obtained through the clock, language and region in the "Control Panel", which looks very inconvenient.
How to change the time on a computer with Windows 7? Easy peasy! In the section that appears, click the appropriate button for changing parameters and set the desired options. Make sure that the time zone is set correctly, since incorrectly specified options can sometimes lead to system errors.
Next, go to the date options, select the year, month and current date, apply the corrections made and save the changes. A reboot is not required, since the set parameters will immediately be displayed in the tray.
Primary System Settings
But not so simple. It also happens that the time setting in the system seems to be done correctly, and the errors associated with these parameters are not resolved. The reason is simple: the corresponding options are incorrectly set in the BIOS / UEFI settings.
Reboot the computer terminal or laptop and enter the primary system settings. Immediately on the first tab (usually this is the SysInfo or Standard CMOS Features section), the current date and time settings will be indicated. Next, enter the setting by pressing the enter key, move through the parameters with the right / left arrows and change the parameter with the PgUp / PgDown keys. After fully setting, save the changes by pressing F10 with confirmation.
If BIOS entry or setup is not possible, check the CMOS battery located on the motherboard. Replace if necessary. By the way, after that all the settings of the primary system will be reset.
Auto tuning
Finally, we consider the question of how to change the time on a computer with Windows 7 so that automatic tuning is performed. To do this, you will necessarily need a constant active connection to the Internet.
In the time and date settings section, which was described earlier, go to the time tab on the Internet and check the installed options by clicking on the button for changing settings. Usually you do not need to change anything (the synchronization string must be active, and the server name is indicated automatically). If synchronization is not turned on, activate it, and if necessary, specify another server by selecting the one you need from the drop-down list.