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Windower
Copper Contributor
Dec 18, 2023

Cannot change Time Zone nor time in Date & Time

I have tried everything I have found on the internet. Nothing has worked till now. I cannot change the time nor time zones on my PC. Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time > Turning off Set Time Zone Automatically does not give me the option to change time zone manually. When I go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time > Additional Clocks > Date & Time > Change Time Zone, a pop up saying "You do not have permission to perform this task. Please contact your administrator." comes up even though I am on the administrator user.

  • LeonPavesic's avatar
    LeonPavesic
    Silver Contributor
    Dec 19, 2023

    Hi Windower,

    Here are some potential solutions that might help:

    1. Run a System File Checker: Corrupted system files could be the culprit, preventing you from changing the time zone¹. Verify the integrity of Windows system files by running a System File Checker. Here's how:

     

    # Open Command Prompt with administrator access
# Run each command below and wait for the scan to complete.
SFC /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

     

    • After running these commands, restart your computer and check if the issue persists.

    • Create a New User Profile:
      If the problem persists, try creating a new user profile on your Windows computer. User profile-related issues can sometimes cause such problems.

    • Change Time Zone in Safe Mode:
      Attempt to change the time zone in Safe Mode.

    • Check Internet Time Settings:
      In the Date and Time menu, go to the Internet Time tab. If possible, adjust settings to synchronize with an Internet time server.


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    Kindest regards,


    Leon Pavesic
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    • thurston_bailey's avatar
      thurston_bailey
      Copper Contributor
      Oct 13, 2024

      I am having the same issue.  I wanted to confirm that the solution you offered worked.  Can something indicate whether it was successful? LeonPavesic 

      • Bec_Gw's avatar
        Bec_Gw
        Copper Contributor
        Oct 16, 2024
        I had the same issue, couldn't update my timezone which was set incorrectly, so my clock was out.

        I found this video linked elsewhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEE6MMY7nXc

        It's for windows 10 and I'm on windows 11 but the very first step worked for me and fixed the problem in no time. Hope it helps.

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