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by jdotterer

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We back date some of our computers to fool our ERP system for production posting. We have noticed that Windows XP is automatically correcting the date after a few minutes. Is this a new feature and is there any way to disable it?

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by johnny51

I think what might be happening is that WinXP is using its internet time correction. Double click on the clock in your tray and on the third tab uncheck the "Automatically sync with time server" box...this should allow any customizations to your time scenario...

by silverfireiii

Date and Time syncronization is a feature of Windows XP. To disable it, go into the control panel. Double Click Date and Time. Uncheck Automatically sychronize with Internet time server. If this is already unchecked delete the server and click apply. Then, click ok and close all windows. This should fix your problem. I am not sure whether you will have to rebott or not.

by joseph moore

Open up Sevices in Control Panel -> Admin Tools. Look for a service called Windows Time. Stop this service, and set it to Manual.
Now try changing the clock.

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