Dodgergirl
Mar 08, 2008, 05:26 PM
In 2007, the start and end dates for Daylight Saving Time (DST) in much of the United States and Canada was changed, extending the overall duration. DST now begins on the second Sunday of March (in 2008, March 9), several weeks earlier than in years prior to 2007. DST will end later than usual, on the first Sunday of November (in 2008, November 2); more details on the new DST start and end times can be found here). This results in a new DST period that is approximately three to four weeks longer than in previous years.
Observance of DST, and “Summer Time” in much of Europe, is often different around the world; many areas, countries and territories shift their clocks at different times throughout the year. During these changes, clocks are usually shifted by one hour. Some locations follow a set of standard, uniform rules for the start and end dates of DST, but some locations determine the dates on a much more dynamic basis.
Unless certain updates are applied to your computer, the time zone settings for your computer's system clock may be incorrect during this four-week period. In particular, you must make sure that both your Windows operating system and your calendar programs are updated.
Do I have to update my computer?
Home users: If you use Windows Vista or have Automatic Updates turned on, you may not be affected by the change in daylight saving time. If you want to confirm, follow the steps in the Daylight Saving Time Update Guide below.
IT professionals and IT managers: The Daylight Saving Time Update Guide below will quickly lead you to KB articles and downloads for the products you specify in the guide.
To view the guide:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst
Daylight Saving Time Update Guide
Note You must have active scripting enabled to use this guide.
Don't forget to change your clocks tonight! Spring Forward...
Observance of DST, and “Summer Time” in much of Europe, is often different around the world; many areas, countries and territories shift their clocks at different times throughout the year. During these changes, clocks are usually shifted by one hour. Some locations follow a set of standard, uniform rules for the start and end dates of DST, but some locations determine the dates on a much more dynamic basis.
Unless certain updates are applied to your computer, the time zone settings for your computer's system clock may be incorrect during this four-week period. In particular, you must make sure that both your Windows operating system and your calendar programs are updated.
Do I have to update my computer?
Home users: If you use Windows Vista or have Automatic Updates turned on, you may not be affected by the change in daylight saving time. If you want to confirm, follow the steps in the Daylight Saving Time Update Guide below.
IT professionals and IT managers: The Daylight Saving Time Update Guide below will quickly lead you to KB articles and downloads for the products you specify in the guide.
To view the guide:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst
Daylight Saving Time Update Guide
Note You must have active scripting enabled to use this guide.
Don't forget to change your clocks tonight! Spring Forward...