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Aug 14, 2014

I had 8.1 installed, and did the update from 8/12/2014 and now I can't change my date and time from the desktop, it gives me the following message;

You are attempting to open a file type of 'System file' (.cpl)

These files are used by the operating system and by various programs. Modifying or editing them could damage your system.

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So what do I use to open and run it?

Windows 8.1 is becoming a real hassle to deal with

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