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Clock isn't correct in XP..

by Terry Browne Jun 26, 2007 9:05AM PDT

I have noticed that my clock isn't following actual time. I notice it since the news on TV are on time (I hope and suppose!).

I have the automatic syncronizing checked and I haver tried to update it manually but it just won't change...

I also tried to set it manually and then leave it to the automatic update but it goes back to be two minutes delayed for some reason.

Anyone knows what the cause may be or how to fix it?

Thanks

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(NT) Maybe the battery is on the way out
by tomron Jun 26, 2007 9:29AM PDT
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That's what I thought too...
by Terry Browne Jun 26, 2007 9:34AM PDT

but I had the hope it wouldn't be that...

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Replacing A CMOS Batter Is Easy & Cheap
by Grif Thomas Former Forum moderator Jun 26, 2007 10:15AM PDT
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Grif
by tomron Jun 26, 2007 10:29AM PDT

In the link that you provided it says "Write down all of the settings from the various BIOS menus. Click this link to learn more about this procedure.",there is no link.

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Interesting.. But Not A Problem..
by Grif Thomas Former Forum moderator Jun 27, 2007 2:04AM PDT

I didn't notice that glitch in their instructions... But I don't write down any of the information from the BIOS anyway.. Since almost all the computers I deal with are using "default" settings, except possibly for the boot order, it's not an issue. Removing the old battery will simply cause the BIOS to reset to default.. A quick check of the settings will tell if the boot order has changed.

Thanks for the "heads up" though.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Here's what I had to do to fix mine
by PudgyOne Jun 26, 2007 1:54PM PDT
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Day light savings time change.
by Dango517 Jun 26, 2007 2:11PM PDT

Due to the changes in "Day Light Savings Time" this year, XP has had to be changes by downloading a KB from Microsoft. This download is supposed to correct this problem. Search Technet for the KB, install it and maybe this will straighten it out. Myself I had to download it twice before it worked and then only after a few weeks of resetting the clock, so, good luck. Of course it could be the battery but I'd try this first. Best of luck.

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Atomtime
by mwooge Jun 29, 2007 11:48AM PDT

I use a utility that calls the national standards. It looks up the time, then can set the system clock. I use Atomtime, http://www.atomtime.com/

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Terry, here's what I'd do:
by Paul C Jun 29, 2007 6:31PM PDT

1. Change the CMOS battery. As Grif points out, it's real easy.

2. Forget time synchronization; it's more trouble than it's worth, IMO. Click Start/Run, type "services.msc" (no quotes) in the command box and press Enter. In the Extended tab, highlight Windows Time, right click it and select Properties. In the popup that opens, change the startup type midway down the window to Disabled, click Apply, then click OK. Close the Services window and just to be sure, reboot.

3. After the reboot, set the time manually. That should solve the problem.

Paul

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