Computer clock won't keep time

Question

Why won't the clock in my computer keep the right time?, I am continually having to put it wright via 'change date and time' in the control panel.  I have Vista Home Premium

Answer 1

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/dealing-with-windows-vista-time-sync-problems/

If you are having problems with your Time while the Computer is running normally, read the info at the above link on how to synchronize your time to a Time Server, to maintain correct time.

If, on the other hand, you set your time correctly, turn off your Computer, turn it back on, and the time has changed back to an earlier Date/time/year, it is somethimg else.  

There is a coin-sized, trickle-feed Battery in your Motherboard that maintains time and settings while your Computer is turned off.  

It can go flat.  

If that is the problem, it costs about $5 to replace.  

Cheers.

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Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner

Answer 2

help with clock on screen---won't keep right time

Answer 3

I have the same annoying problem but also get CMOS checksum error on start up? I have replace the battery but still struggle

Any advice would be welcome

Answer 4

I am also having a similar problem.  The clock runs slow while my laptop is on.  The time is not reset correctly when I reboot. I seems to be okay for about an hour.

Answer 5

Thanks for the reply.

Glad to help.

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Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner