Windows
Wrong system date and time
The computer was showing the wrong time and the previous day's date. The technician corrected the date and time on the machine.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-06-25.
Affects
Versions
- Windows
What you see
- The taskbar clock shows the wrong time.
- The date shown on the computer is incorrect, including showing the previous day.
When it shows up
A Windows computer shows the wrong time or date in the clock area.
You are in this case if:
- The taskbar clock does not match the current time.
- The date shown on screen is incorrect or shows the previous day.
1 fix below
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-06-25. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.