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If your IBM PC is a 1996 or later
model, and your application programs do not directly access the hardware clock, then your
IBM PC system hardware will handle the transition to the new century correctly. If your IBM PC is a 1995 or
earlier model, or if you are not certain whether your application programs may directly
access the PC hardware clock, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure that the
hardware clock provides correct date information after the century transition. Many
customers are finding that the easiest approach is simply to reset the date manually using
the operating system's command prompt interface. Doing this will also reset the PC
hardware clock. However, you must wait until January 1, 2000 or later to perform this
update.
If
your IBM PC is a 1996 or later model, rebooting the system will also update the hardware
clock for the new century. Again, you must wait until January 1, 2000 or later to
perform this update. |