Get Date/Time in Seconds Function in LabVIEW Returns Incorrect Timestamp

When I use the Get Date/Time in Seconds function in LabVIEW, I always get the wrong timestamp. Why is this, and how can I resolve this issue?

This issue is explained in a Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base article linked below. Some Windows-based applications add a registry key called TZ (time-zone) which will modify the time-zone offset.  LabVIEW uses the Microsoft C runtime (CRT) library and is therefore affected by this issue.  If the TZ registry key is added to the registry, LabVIEW may return the incorrect time stamp.

The patch included in the linked article will not always resolve the issue. In order to remedy the incorrect timestamp, open the Registry Editor in Windows.  The Registry Editor can be accesses by clicking Start and navigating to Run.  In the Run dialog, type regedit.exe.  Editing the registry can cause unexpected trouble and is only recommended for experienced users.

Make a back-up of your registry by clicking File»Export and save the file to a network drive or a flash drive.

Browse to the following registry locations and delete the TZ key:

 
After making these changes, close the registry editor, and restart your computer. The changes will not take effect until the computer is restarted.