Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the
date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the
date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted
the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be
fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert
to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is
the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by
a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly
(I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly
appreciated.

If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery
(located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.

JS


"Headache" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with
> the
> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer,
> the
> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I
> readjusted
> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would
> be
> fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would
> revert
> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this
> is
> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied
> by
> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen
> briefly
> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).
>
> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be
> greatly
> appreciated.

On Sep 11, 8:13*pm, Headache <Bam...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem withthe
> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer,the
> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted
> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be
> fine. However, if I *turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert
> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When thisis
> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompaniedby
> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly
> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).
>
> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly
> appreciated.

The problem your are describing is usually a symptom of a failing /
failed CMOS / BIOS battery. This battery is used to retain the CMOS
info as well as maintaining the date/time clock settings. You can
usually replace it since it is usually a coin-cell type of battery
(aka watch battery.) Just buy one at your local store but make sure
it is the same battery number (Cr-3020???)

The date and time was 9/11/2008 12:13 PM, and on a whim, Headache
pounded out on the keyboard:

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the
> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the
> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted
> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be
> fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert
> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is
> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by
> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly
> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).
>
> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly
> appreciated.

You didn't mention how old the computer was, but it sounds like the
battery on the motherboard has died, which is causing a reset each time
it's turned off.

If you are comfortable with opening the case and locating the (usually)
thin round battery, you can remove it and get it replaced. Unplug the
computer before doing this.

--
Terry R.

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"Headache" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is,

Why don't you scan it?

> or does it
> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> hardware?

It could be. However, if the PC stays plugged in, (I think) it should keep
its clock settings regardless of the battery condition. I have an 8 year old
desktop (Pentium III that I built it in summer 2000 and still using to this
day). I've never changed the battery. Never have a problem with the clock.

> I'm really fed up with
> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be
> greatly
> appreciated.

You can use internet time server to sync your PC clock.

"Headache" wrote:

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the
> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the
> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted
> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be
> fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert
> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is
> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by
> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly
> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).
>
> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly
> appreciated.

Hi Headache,
Buy this little aspirin which called CMOS Battery <G>
How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC
http://www.liverepair.com/encycloped...mosreplace.asp
You will need to get the same size/specs COMS battery, so take the Old one
with you to the shop to compare!
HTH,
nass
---
http://www.nasstec.co.uk

Time to replace your CMOS battery, d00d.

Headache wrote:
> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with
> the date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the
> computer, the date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would
> reset to a time that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time.
> After I readjusted the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart
> again, the time would be fine. However, if I turn on the computer the
> next
> day, the time would revert to the December 31, 2000 date and the
> corresponding wrong time. When this is the case, as I turn on my computer,
> the first screen would be accompanied by a beep sound and this weird
> "America *something*" title on the screen briefly (I have never managed to
> get a good look at the screen because on a particular day, it only shows
> up
> the first time I turn it on).
>
> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be
> greatly
> appreciated.

: ) do you know
about the cmos
battery?

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>

Yes it is more than 3 years old. Where is it located on the motherboard? I
have no experience with doing this, so I would like to know the approximate
place of the battery before doing anything to it.

"JS" wrote:

> If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery
> (located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.
>
> JS
>
>
> "Headache" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with
> > the
> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer,
> > the
> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I
> > readjusted
> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would
> > be
> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would
> > revert
> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this
> > is
> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied
> > by
> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen
> > briefly
> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).
> >
> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be
> > greatly
> > appreciated.
>
>
>

It's the same kind of battery as the watch ones? So there's nothing special
about this CMOS / BIOS battery, and I can just get them in any electronics
store, right? Thank you, I'll give it a try.

"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Sep 11, 8:13 pm, Headache <Bam...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the
> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the
> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time
> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted
> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be
> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert
> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is
> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by
> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly
> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a
> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).
> >
> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right
> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it
> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the
> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with
> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly
> > appreciated.
>
> The problem your are describing is usually a symptom of a failing /
> failed CMOS / BIOS battery. This battery is used to retain the CMOS
> info as well as maintaining the date/time clock settings. You can
> usually replace it since it is usually a coin-cell type of battery
> (aka watch battery.) Just buy one at your local store but make sure
> it is the same battery number (Cr-3020???)
>