The AM/PM Characters on the Taskbar Clock Are Garbled (263302)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q263302 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), you may notice that the AM/PM clock setting located on the taskbar has changed to garbled characters or symbols.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if a third-party software program, or a virus has modified the system registry.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To resolve this issue, delete the s1159 and s2359 string values in the registry. To make these changes, follow these steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type Regedit, and then click OK.
- Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\International - Right-click, and then delete the s1159, and s2359 string values.
- Close Registry Editor, and then restart the computer for the changes to take affect.
MORE INFORMATION
Some viruses are known to put a happy face, words, symbols, or characters in place of the AM/PM settings.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/15/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB263302 |
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