system clock time is off

[Gary Metzler]

Hi All,

My system clock seems to be a few hours off. I go to control panel date and
time and without changing anything I go to the last tab and update the time.
This seems to work. The only thing that changes is the time, the date stays
the same. I had the system battery changed a few years ago. Could it be
going bad? Any help is appreciated. Thanks,

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[smlunatick]

Hi All,

My system clock seems to be a few hours off.  I go to control panel date and
time and without changing anything I go to the last tab and update the time.
This seems to work.  The only thing that changes is the time, the date stays
the same.  I had the system battery changed a few years ago.  Could it be
going bad?  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks,

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Regards, Gary Metzler
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Skype name:  garymetz

CMOS is not a "true" clock. It is a chip that tried to function like
a clock. Several applications can affect the time. A few important
things to check:

1) Make sure you have correctly set your time zone.

2) Apply any Daylight Saving Time patches. A few years ago, there
was a change to the starting / ending dates for the Daylight Saving.


If the above does not help, the yes, the battery can be failing. This
batteries are usually "coin-cell" watch type batteries and are very
affordable.

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi,
Thanks, as far as I know the time zone is correct. I have all the latest
updates for windows.

Hi All,

My system clock seems to be a few hours off. I go to control panel date
and
time and without changing anything I go to the last tab and update the
time.
This seems to work. The only thing that changes is the time, the date
stays
the same. I had the system battery changed a few years ago. Could it be
going bad? Any help is appreciated. Thanks,

--

Regards, Gary Metzler
send to: (e-mail address removed)://www.outtasighttravel.com
Msn messenger: (e-mail address removed)
Skype name: garymetz

CMOS is not a "true" clock. It is a chip that tried to function like
a clock. Several applications can affect the time. A few important
things to check:

1) Make sure you have correctly set your time zone.

2) Apply any Daylight Saving Time patches. A few years ago, there
was a change to the starting / ending dates for the Daylight Saving.


If the above does not help, the yes, the battery can be failing. This
batteries are usually "coin-cell" watch type batteries and are very
affordable.

 

[Unknown]

Important thing is if the power is on or off . If the time is incorrect only
if the computer is or has been shut down then the battery could be bad.
(Only time the battery is used). If the time is incorrect and the computer
has always been powered up
the battery is NOT suspect.

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi,

This only happens when I turn the computer on first thing in the morning.

 

[Unknown]

More than likely the battery. Did it just start doing that?

 

[Mike Torello]

Important thing is if the power is on or off . If the time is incorrect only
if the computer is or has been shut down then the battery could be bad.
(Only time the battery is used).

Another techie wannabe that has it wrong: the CMOS battery is only
used when power is DISCONNECTED - as in when the unit is unplugged
from its power source.

 

[Gary Metzler]

I just noticed it in the last few days.

More than likely the battery. Did it just start doing that?

 

[Gary Metzler]

For what it is worth I turn my computer off every night. I have it
connected to a power strip that I switch off.

 

[Mike Torello]

For what it is worth I turn my computer off every night. I have it
connected to a power strip that I switch off.

If you leave the power strip ON, you won't have the problem.

If you must continue to turn that power strip off... then you will
need a new CMOS battery, or you will have to constantly update your
time. EVENTUALLY, the battery will completely die and you will have
to update EVERYTHING every time you turn it on.

I would suggest leaving the power strip on until you get a new
battery.

 

[Gary Metzler]

Hi Mike,

Thanks, that's a good suggestion.

If you leave the power strip ON, you won't have the problem.

If you must continue to turn that power strip off... then you will
need a new CMOS battery, or you will have to constantly update your
time. EVENTUALLY, the battery will completely die and you will have
to update EVERYTHING every time you turn it on.

I would suggest leaving the power strip on until you get a new
battery.

 

[Unknown]

Mike:
There is a beach very close to where you live.
It is called North Avenue beach.
On the beach there is a pier.
May I suggest you go to the beach
Walk out on the pier and JUMP.