How to change the date format to dd/mm/yyyy in Windows XP?

Here's a simple procedure to change the date format to DD/MM/YYYY

• Click on the Start button.
• Click on Control Panel.
• On the Control Panel, click on Date, Time, Language and Regional Options.
• Click on Change the Format of Numbers, Dates and Times
• On the Regional Options tab, click the Customize button.
• Click the Date Tab.
• In the Short date format combo box, enter DD/MM/YYYY.
• Click Apply.
• Verify your change in the Short Date Sample box. If it's correct, click OK, otherwise, go back to step 7.