Windows 10: Cannot change timezone / Insufficient Administrator rights

Hi,


My Windows 10 (build 1803) is stuck in the wrong timezone and I am unable to change it via Windows Settings.

If I try to go via the old configuration screen (Date/Time) I get a message that I have to contact my administrator.


I am the only user on this pc and I have full administrator rights.


Can you help? Thanks!

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Timezone Change

Hi Iselda,

For us to properly isolate the issue with changing the timezone, we would like to know the following:

• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
• What is the exact error message that you are getting?
• To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

As an initial resolution, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• In the search box, type in cmd. You'll see Command Prompt listed.
  Right-click and select Run as Administrator.
• Type tzutil /l to see the list of all time zones.
• Once you have found your time zone, copy the description that is on the second line. Example:
  
  (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  
  Central Standard Time <---- copy
  
• Afterwards, type tzutil /s "paste the time zone here". Like this:
  
  tzutil /s "Central Standard Time" (make sure to include the quotations!); then, Enter.
  
• Exit the Command Prompt, and then go to your time settings.

We look forward to your response.

 

Insufficient rights when creating Start Menu items during installation


Hi forum,

I have an issue when installing software in general on my Windows 10 Pro installation.

So far i've tried with Skype and VirtualBox and both installations are having issues when it comes to create the Start Menu shortcuts, i get the error and have to cancel the installation: The installer has insufficient privileges to access the directory: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Oracle VM VirtualBox. The installer cannot continue. Log on as administrator or contact your system administrator.





What i've tried so far:

• Running the installer with Administrator rights
• Taking ownership over the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu folder, using this method: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...menu-in-vista/

These steps have helped some users with the same issue, but i cant seem to catch a break, i still can't install software.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Caracas Timezone change

Try changing the Timezone to a different zone then go back to your timezone to see if it works.



If you want to review the steps for installation, go here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/daylightsaving/default.mspx