Time Suffix Appears Distorted in Windows 95 Clock

ID: Q168977

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you view the Windows 95 clock, or view files with the time stamp displayed, you may see characters other than AM or PM. For example, the clock may look like this: 


   8:30 yiu
If you view a file with the time stamp displayed, the file may look like this: 

   Morning.txt     123k    9:00 yiu


CAUSE

The regional settings have been changed or become damaged.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Regional Settings, and then click the Time tab.


  3. In the AM Symbol box, type AM.


  4. In the PM Symbol box, type PM.


  5. Click OK.


Keywords : kbtool kbui win95 winshell
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: July 14, 1999
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