Windows 10: Need admin permissions to change to the correct time zone, however I am the only account on...

I saw another post with the same issue as me, but couldn't find the solution. I am assuming its from factory resetting my PC but I cannot change the time zone on my laptop. It's greyed out and doesn't allow me to click it. I am the only one who has ever logged into or used this laptop. However, I noticed that when I go into settings and click on the "your info" page, underneath of my email it literally says "administrator", so i still don't understand why I can't change the time zone then...-kj

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I can’t change the time zone, not recognized as an admin

Hi, Vicorkia! Thanks for reaching out. My name is Princess. I'm an independent advisor. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I would suggest you refer to the below steps and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

1. Click Start Menu.

2. Type PowerShell and press enter.

3. Copy-paste the command below and press enter.

Note: Change the ##### to your desired Microsoft Time Zone Index Values, please check the link below for the list of Time Zone Index Values

powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "tzutil.exe /s '#####'"

Microsoft Time Zone Index Values

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardwa...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let me know how it goes.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

P. Blancaflor

 

Can't change time zone

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are unable to set the correct time zone after resetting the PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
• What is the make and model of the PC?
• Are you logged in to the PC as an Administrator user?

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer the below steps to re-register windows time service.

1. Click on Start menu and type
   CMD, right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator.
   
2. Copy and paste the command and press Enter:
   w32tm /register
   
3. Restart the PC and then try setting the time Zone
   

Also, we would suggest you to check the Windows time service.

1. Press Window + R key and type
   services.msc, click OK
   
2. Scroll down and select
   Windows time service
   
3. Double click on the service and set the
   Startup type to Automatic
   
4. Then Start the service.
   

If the issue persists, then we would suggest you to create a new administrator user account and check, refer this article to
create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.



Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

I can’t change the time zone, not recognized as an admin

I cant change a time zone as my computer nor my laptop recognize me as admin. Ive tried:

CMD typying user administrator active/:yes (inthink thats whatvtje support person suggested), creating a new account w admin privileges (didnt work either), obviously restarting. Im hetting really frustrated. About to return and get a different brand if
no help.