They are wrong...right?
Dad
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Rosemary & Rollin Dexter wrote:
> I don't know if this information has been given to you before but it is so easy
> to do I thought I would pass it on in case you need it. I just fixed my
> computer by following these instructions as given. Rosemary Dexter cg for Dex
>
> While Windows 95/NT/98 are able to handle Y2K, they are NOT factory set to
> handle the four digit date switch. ALL Windows were defaulted to accommodate a
> two digit, rather than the four digit switch. You will have to make the change
> from two to four yourselves. Microsoft apparently forgot to tell folks this
> little bit of info. It is only a big deal if you don't make the necessary
> adjustment prior to 2,000.
>
> It is quite simple.
>
> 1. Click on "START".
>
> 2. Click on "SETTINGS".
>
> 3. Double click on "Control Panel".
>
> 4. Double click on "Regional settings" icon (look for the little world globe).
>
> 5. Click on the "Date" tab at the top of the page. (last tab on the top right)
>
> 6. Where it says, "Short Date Sample", look to see if it shows a "two digit"
> year format ("YY").
> Unless you've previously changed it (and you probably haven't) -- it will be
> set incorrectly with just the two Y's.. it needs to be four!
>
> 7. Click on the button across from "Short Date Style" and select the option that
> shows, "mm/dd/yyyy" or "m/d/yyyy". (Be sure your selection has FOUR y's
> showing, not just "mm/dd/yy).
>
> 8. Then click on "Apply".
>
> 9. Then click on "OK" at the button.
>
> Microsoft made the 2 digits setting the default setting for Windows 95, Windows
> 98 and NT.
>
> This date format selected is the date that Windows feeds *ALL* application
> software and will not rollover into the year 2000. It will roll over to the
> year 00. (*) unless you change it to reflect "yyyy"
Rosemary & Rollin Dexter <[log in to unmask]>
