The RTC is a "piece of hardware" on the motherboard that some run fast and some run slow. If you feel yours is too far off then you make it a warranty call and have the vendor perform.
Windows XP already has a time synce service so I must ask why you didn't use that..
Bob
ok amd 2800 2 stcks 2700 ddr ram cable conection all critical updates xp pro
ok since last yr the tool bar clock picks up speed never slow i replaced cosmos battery still does it, at times not every day can doit today but then go a week.
im puzzled im virus and spyware free its not a big deal since i use now atomic clock just to ping server.

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