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Time Suffix Appears Distorted in Windows 95 Clock

Article ID: 168977

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006

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This article was previously published under Q168977

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: kbui KB168977


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