taskbar clock always has to be readjusted for time

[Guest]

I just built a new PC about a week ago. Now, how come there is a problem
with the time. I have to adjust the time over and over. Right now it says
4:32 PM and it's 8:36 PM here on the west coast of USA PST. Could the
problem be that I turn off the PC half the time? But, I think this last time
I left the PC tower running because I wanted to check to see if that was the
problem. But shouldn't the clock keep the right time, even though the
computer has been turned off? Maybe the mobo was sitting too long at CompUSA.
Do you think I have to change the battery? And if so, do I need to go into
BIOS and save settings? I'm running Windows XP Home Edition on this PC.
Thanks, Attilathehun1

 

[Brian A.]

If you're losing time when the computer is off, replace the CMOS battery.
If you're losing time when the computer is on you need to stop apps that load at
boot from starting to see if it resolves the issue. If it does, add each app
back until you find the culprit/s.

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[Guest]

Turns out the clock is running correctly, because I didn't shut down the
tower. I always keep the tower running on my Dell 8300 in my room. This PC I
just built last week from scratch , so it must be the battery because when I
turn off the PC the time gets whacky . So far, I've had no problems with the
time and it says 8am right now. That's correct. I haven't shut down the PC
though. Like Brian said it must be then the battery. If it is the battery,
then I have to go into BIOS and save the settings? What do I have to do,
write down the settings manually and then put them in myself. That seems a
bit out dated. I talked with someone the other day who said they didn't have
to do anything but change the battery and go on his merry way. He was using
Windows XP like me. I'm using the home edition though. Well , enough.
Thanks, Daniel












in the workroom, and the hard drive or fan does make a lot of noise compared
to my Dell 8300 PC. So, from what you told me Brian , it must the battery
that needs to be replaced. More and more now, I'm
thinking
I bought a refurbished mobo,. > I just built a new PC about a week ago. Now,
how come there is a problem ?

s

 

[Brian A.]

Most likely a quick swap of the battery within a certain time limit may
retain your settings. Check the mobo manual if you have it or go to the
manufacturers site for instructions.

Some mobos have a choice to save/restore custom settings in the BIOS. If CMOS
is changed or gets corrupted and you reset CMOS, it will read the custom
settings first and if not present will load default settings.

Digital cameras are a choice for documenting your CMOS settings.
Some mobos can print their settings to a file if available. First you boot to
DOS, once at the prompt press ctrl+alt+del to reboot directly to the BIOS. If
all works pressing PrtScn will print to the printer.

Check the net for CMOS backup/capture apps, although I'd be careful with them.

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
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[support]

Syncro.. your clock, example
http://www.drive-software.com/clocktrayskins.html

 

[Brian A.]

No thankyou, my clock works just fine!

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
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http://basconotw.mvps.org/

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