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Thread ID: 82543	2007-08-31 01:40:00	Time Zone Edit	Terry Porritt (14)	Press F1

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586515	2007-08-31 01:40:00	This is an extension to the information given by Jan on page 26 of this months PC World concerning the new daylight saving times. If you have Windows XP SP2 or Vista, then the appropriate KB933360 patch can be applied. Note that validation is required to download this patch, ie WGA has to be installed. If you don't have WGA installed, then the Registry will need to be altered manually. The easiest way to do this is to download the tzedit.exe, the time zone editor, from here: www.microsoft.com where instructions are given, and also the details for a .reg file to do the same job. This version of the editor does not work with Windows 98. So for those still using Win98 or Win95, the time zone editor can be run from the install CD. It is found in this directory: tools\reskit\config Alternatively, the Win9x version can be downloaded from here: www.softshape.com It's a good idea to test the settings by resetting the computer clock to a minute before DST is due to start at 2.0am on 30th September, and see that the time jumps to 3 am. Note: if you have Win XP SP1 or other unsupported MS systems you will also have to use the editor.	Terry Porritt (14)
586516	2007-08-31 02:11:00	Actually WGA doesnt have to be installed to get files from the MS download site. Only if you go to the Windowsupdate site. All it does is check that the key is valid.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
586517	2007-08-31 04:32:00	Actually WGA doesnt have to be installed to get files from the MS download site. Only if you go to the Windowsupdate site. All it does is check that the key is valid. For some unfathomable reason, for this update validation is required. I can't see why as the modifications are trivial.:confused: www.microsoft.com	Terry Porritt (14)
586518	2007-08-31 04:42:00	Yup thats right BUT the WGA thing you're talking about is the entry in Add/remove programs right? The download site doesnt install this, or ask you to install it. It checks your key and if its legit, it'll let you download it.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
586519	2007-08-31 04:48:00	I got that update on patch tuesday through the normal update procedure	beama (111)
586520	2007-08-31 04:58:00	OK Speedy, I normally go and download manually anything that pops up. And with some of these it asks for verification which I don't pass, as I won't allow the WGA to install. I just allowed that update to down itself and looks like it's installed ok.So I can't get it manually but can allow those hard to get ones to do it their own way!! Never realised that.That's why I've been getting the Autopatcher. Thanks.	Neil McC (178)
586521	2007-08-31 05:09:00	We are talking about WGA Validation Tool right? Not WGA Notification which is different? This is what puts that annoying thing on the desktop, telling you your XP isnt legit, the tool doesnt . If you're talking about the 2nd one, put updates on something other than Auto, then you wont get it automatically .	Speedy Gonzales (78)
586522	2007-09-01 02:08:00	Haven't Microsoft enhanced their validation software so that no-one has a legal system? It's much easier to assume that all customers are crooks. :D	Graham L (2)
586523	2007-09-01 06:02:00	"Speedy Gonzales We are talking about WGA Validation Tool right? Not WGA Notification which is different? This is what puts that annoying thing on the desktop, telling you your XP isnt legit, the tool doesnt. If you're talking about the 2nd one, put updates on something other than Auto, then you wont get it automatically." OK Speedy. I thought there was only the one.Must look into it further now. Thanks.And no way would I set up for auto update.Except for my sister's pc!	Neil McC (178)
586524	2007-09-01 20:46:00	I have Ms updates on notify, then when update tuesday comes along I go and do a custom update and of course screen those updates. Using this method I still got the daylight saving patch.	beama (111)
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