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Are you frustrated that your Windows time and date are always messed up? Don’t worry, every problem has a solution, and we are here to solve the problem of messing up and changing Windows time and date for you.

The most common way to solve the problem (my experience)

The author’s experience has shown that the main reason for messing up the date is not syncing the Its date with your location.

To solve the problem, right-click on the Windows date and time (and it) and select the Adjust time and date option as shown in the image below:

Now, in this window, select your location in Everywhere you are and choose the sync now button; the problem will be solved easily:

If there is still a problem, it will be solved with the following simple methods:

Methods to solve the problem of messing up and changing the time and date of Windows

1- Update your Windows

The old version of Windows is one of the reasons for messing up the date and time of the computer. Follow the steps below to check for new its updates:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Update & Security.
• Click Check for updates.
• Install available updates.
• Restart your computer.

Now check the Windows time and date and see if it is fixed.

2- Identify existing malware

If malware is installed on your Windows, your Windows clock will not show the correct time. By scanning the computer, you can identify and remove existing malware. If you don’t have suitable antivirus software for this, it’s time to get down to business and install a robust antivirus. Then scan your computer and then restart it.

• What is malware? Familiarity with the concepts

3- Check the Windows Time service

In the Windows operating system, the Network Time Protocol (NTP) displays the exact time. This protocol synchronizes your system clock time with other computer servers when you connect to the Internet. If this synchronization is not configured correctly, your Windows clock will display incorrectly.

To check the Windows Time service, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run command window.
• Enter services.  MSc in this window.
• Select Windows time.
• Right-click on Windows time.
• Select Properties.
• Check that the Startup type option must be set to Automatic.
• Check the service status. If it is running, click Stop and then click Start. If the group is Stopped, click on Start.
• Finally, click Apply and Ok.

4- Synchronize the computer manually

Windows synchronizes its time with the Internet time server. The Windows clock time may also be messed up when the network connection is lost. Fortunately, this synchronization can be manually adjusted.

Follow the steps below to change the Time Server:

• Open Control Panel. If you can’t find it, go to the search bar and type: Control Panel.
• Select Clock and Region.
• Click on Date and Time.
• In the Date and Time window, click Internet Time.
• Click on Change settings…
• Check the Synchronize with an internet time server box.
• Select time.nist.gov from the drop-down menu.
• Click on Update now and then on Ok.

5- Change the time zone

The time zone is responsible for synchronizing your computer’s time with the Internet time server. If you have not selected the correct time zone, the time and date of Windows will be displayed incorrectly.

Follow the steps below to change the region:

• Click on Start.
• Open Settings.
• Select Time and Language.
• Go to Date and Time.
• If the Set time zone automatically option is on, turn it off.
• From the Time Zone drop-down menu, set the time zone according to your location.

6- Update the BIOS

If the Windows BIOS is old, it causes problems, including confusing dates and times. Updating the BIOS can solve these problems. Before doing this, carefully read the instructions on updating the BIOS so as not to damage your computer unintentionally. Changing the BIOS clock (2 simple methods)

7- Replace the CMOS battery

SIMOS chip is where all BIOS values, including date and time, are stored. The CMOS battery provides the energy of this chip, so even when your computer is turned off and not connected to the power supply, the CMOS chip remains active.

Deterioration of the Simos battery causes the loss of information on this chip. One of the signs of failure of this battery is displaying the wrong date and time in Windows. To solve this problem, you need to change the SIMUS battery. If you are unfamiliar with this task, we recommend you consult a computer expert.

These were the common reasons that caused the wrong date and time to be displayed in Windows. We hope this article was helpful to you.