Alabama's Public Liberal Arts University

Computer Services

Step 1:
Microsoft Windows
and the New Daylight Saving Time Law

 

Synopsis:
Microsoft has issued a DST patch for their Windows XP operating system and a manual update for Windows 2000.  Earlier versions of Windows cannot be patched or updated.

Click here if you aren't sure which version of Windows you are running.

 

Procedure:

 

At a Glance:
Microsoft Windows and DST:
 

Microsoft Operating Systems

DST Patch Status

Windows 95, 98 & ME No patch or fix available
Windows 2000 DST rules can be updated manually
Windows XP Must be upgraded to Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 1 Must be upgraded to Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 2 DST patch available
Windows Vista DST patch not required