Some of the patches might also include software that will scan the installed programs on your machine and inform you if other potential problems may exist. This software will not fix the problem but it might alert you to where problems may be located. Fixing the Y2K problem at the hardware level is the simplest part of the problem. Software issues are much more complicated. The operating system initializes all the functions of your computer and allows the hardware to interact with programs and software applications.
Problems are the operating system level are relatively easy to fix.
Problems at this level should not cause a business to collapse but they could be irritating. One of the first settings to change can be located from the Control Panel icon, the Regional Settings path. Most of the popular software programs will then request a 4-digit year when used. Always back up your files before attempting this modification as some software may change preferences, protocols, and settings. A user may use a program one way and it will be compliant.