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How to update your computer to adjust to daylight savings automatically

The West Australian government agreed to trial daylight savings in the state for a 3 year period.

Start and End Dates for WA Daylight Savings

Start 2am End 2am
3 December 2006 25 March 2007
28 October 2007 30 March 2008 
26 October 2008 29 March 2009

Microsoft has provided an update that allows your computer to automatically adjust to the daylight savings time.  To update your computer click on this link (will open in a new window)

You will see a page like the picture below, chances are you are using an i386 based computer - so download the Windows-KB928939-i386-ENU.msi if you are unsure ask your systems admin for help.

daylight savings patch download instructions

Once you have clicked on the Download button click on Run on the File Download - Security Warning window and it will install the update to your computer.

install the package click run

After it is installed double click the time on the task bar or in control panel double click date/time.  Click on the time zone tab and select the option at the bottom: Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings changes.  Hit Apply/Ok and you are done!

date time control panel