Congratulations. You have successfully unzipped the Time Loss patch. This package will correct Windows XP Home and Professional systems that have a system clock losing time. You must now install the file tsreset.bat  on your system. To install the file please follow the instructions below.

IMPORTANT
The computer user should be logged on to the system with an account that is a Computer Administrator.

This file contains the fix needed to correctly set your Windows XP system clock and avoid any further time loss on your system. 

Follow the steps below: 

1. Select the "Install Now" button below to run the tsreset.bat file. 
2. A Command Prompt (DOS) box will appear on you desktop with the following: The Windows Time Service Is Stopping. 
3. A series of DOS commands will then run correcting the time issue.
Note: the error message “access is denied” will appear. However, this is normal and expected. It will not prevent this file from correcting your time loss issue. 
4. The Command Prompt (DOS) box will close when the installation is completed.
5. Click on the START button.
6. Click TURN OFF COMPUTER in the lower right portion of the menu.
7. The Turn Off Computer dialog box will appear.
8. Select RESTART.
9. Once Windows XP has rebooted your system is ready for use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you select 'Install Now', you may be given the choice to Open this file, or save this file to your computer. You MUST select 'Open' this file for the installation to work.

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