Thursday, February 15, 2007

As previously discussed, Windows CE and Window Mobile devices need to be updated for the new Extended Daylight Savings Time in 2007.  Microsoft has now released a tool to make the necessary registry updates to support Extended Daylight Savings Time.

Here is the tool for Windows Mobile:
Windows Mobile Updates for Daylight Savings Time
This tool is intended for Windows Mobile devices and SmartPhones.  If you are using a Portable Data Collection device, check with your manufacturer to see if a custom tool or CAB file is available.

For Windows CE, since every device manufacturer builds a customized configuration of the operating system, it appears that you will need to either:

  • Make the clock changes manually.

-OR-

  • Update the registry manually, following the directions in this KB article.

-OR-

  • Get an update from your device manufacturer.

Be sure to test after applying these updates to make sure the clock updates correctly!