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10-12-2020 09:11 AM - edited 10-12-2020 09:39 AM
I have a new HP laptop and have set up a user account for myself. I am on the east coast but the time zone is set to Pacific Time. I have the option checked to set time and time zone automatically. When I go to Control Panel > Clock and Region > Change Time Zone, and I try to change the time zone, it says I do not have permission and to contact an administrator. But when I go to Control Panel > Manage Accounts, my account is an administrator. How do I change the time zone and/or why does it not know my account is an administrator account?
10-12-2020 01:06 PM
Not sure what is going on; I can suggest a place to check.
In the Date and Time menu,
Select Tab Internet Time
If you can do so,
Change settings
Check box: Synchronize with an Internet time server
In the drop-down menu next to "Server", select a time server:
time.nist.gov
Click Update now
and OK to leave the menu
Restart the computer - check for any difference.
What does that prove?
Again, not sure.
In theory, if you are running an Admin privileged account, you are by definition "Admin".
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