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Word inserts wrong date, comp.clock OK

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by winmorgan

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Microsoft word has started inserting (via autocomplete)the wrong date. The computer's clock as seen in the control panel is set to the right date and time. I'm running Windows XP.

Today's date is Sept. 21 and, in a new Word document, Word enters "September 20."

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Win

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by vinnyd

you need to check the time zone settings

Had a problem like this once and the time zone settings were off.

by winmorgan

Thanks for your reply but this answer didn't help as the time zone setting is correct--i.e., set correctly for Pacific time.

Any further suggestions most appreciated.

Win

by whyjillwhy

Here's a KB article. However, it states this problem only exist for Windows 2000 or earlier, but I thought I'd pass it on just in case you are working late at night on your documents.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;211504&Product=wrd20

by winmorgan

Thank you. Even though it's Windows XP, quitting and restarting seems to have fixed it. This is even though the system clock is correct. weird.

Thanks again,

Win

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