Clock on taskbar shows random time

[Smee]

Hi, the clock on the task bar (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
never shows the right time now. Whenever I switch the computer on, it
displays a random time. For example, I switched it on today at around 4pm and
it showed the time as 4.20am. Even now at 5.40pm it is currently showing
06.10.

To sort this, I synchronise it with the internet (in clock settings, to
"time.windows.com") which sorts it out. But then the same problem reoccurs
the next time I switch it on.

I have Windows XP

 

[Nepatsfan]

Hi, the clock on the task bar (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
never shows the right time now. Whenever I switch the computer on, it
displays a random time. For example, I switched it on today at around 4pm and
it showed the time as 4.20am. Even now at 5.40pm it is currently showing
06.10.

To sort this, I synchronise it with the internet (in clock settings, to
"time.windows.com") which sorts it out. But then the same problem reoccurs
the next time I switch it on.

I have Windows XP

The behavior you describe is usually caused by a dead battery on your
motherboard. Take a look at these articles for more info.

How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC
http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp

How To Install A CMOS Battery
http://www.smartcomputing.com/Edito...cle=articles/2004/w1510/32w10/32w10.asp&guid=

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Ken Blake]

Hi, the clock on the task bar (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
never shows the right time now. Whenever I switch the computer on, it
displays a random time. For example, I switched it on today at around 4pm
and
it showed the time as 4.20am. Even now at 5.40pm it is currently showing
06.10.

To sort this, I synchronise it with the internet (in clock settings, to
"time.windows.com") which sorts it out. But then the same problem reoccurs
the next time I switch it on.

Your motherboard battery is dead or dying. Replace it. It's a flat disk,
about the size and shape of a US quarter, held in place by a clip. They are
inexpensive--$4-5 US or so.