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| Thread ID: 90168 | 2008-05-25 08:01:00 | Problem with Clock | GrahamB (750) | Press F1 |
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| 672421 | 2008-05-25 08:01:00 | I am having problems with my computer Clock. It seems to stick within the hour and slowly go mad in the minutes, and when I turn it off it is likely to start up on the same date it was closed down, or ebven an earlier date. Any suggestion (excluding throwing out the computer)? I'm using XP Pro. TFYH Regards GrahamB |
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| 672422 | 2008-05-25 08:10:00 | Has the battery on the motherboard started to go flat? It's real easy to change it. | gary67 (56) | ||
| 672423 | 2008-05-25 11:38:00 | Like Gary67 said, it might be the CMOS battery in your mobo that is flat. Also, make sure that in your Time/Date settings, "Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving" option is ticked. And try syncing your clock with time.windows.com |
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| 672424 | 2008-05-26 02:16:00 | Tanks guys. Yes I have Daylight Saving Time on,and am linked with Time.com for auto updates daily. I have just turned the computer on after turning it off last night, and it again shows yesterday' date, and 7.15 pm. (Not ure exactly what time I turned it off) How do I check the CMOS battery? TFYH GrahamB |
GrahamB (750) | ||
| 672425 | 2008-05-26 08:30:00 | Just change the battery or get someone to do it for you? Its only $1 or $2 so checking it won't really be a necessity. Change it and see if the problem persists. |
beeswax34 (63) | ||
| 672426 | 2008-05-26 08:31:00 | The usual battery is a CR2032 available at most supermarkets for about $3.50 Just buy one then you will know what to lookfor on your mother board and swap it. They are sprung loaded into a holder so have a good look at it before removal so you get it out without breaking the holder. They usually last about 3 years. |
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