Windows clock keeps changing

Question

Alright so the windows system clock keeps changing randomly hours ahead or behind where it is supposed to be. I looked in the event log and this is what shows up:

 The time service has set the time with offset 70957 seconds.

 The time service has set the time with offset 81748 seconds.

 The time service has set the time with offset 50637 seconds.

 The time service has set the time with offset 125478 seconds.

 The time service has set the time with offset 47572 seconds.

  There's a lot more of those too. The motherboard is brand new.

 Tried restarting the time service, didnt help.

Answer 1

Hi Gatts,

Thank you for the detailed information.

What are troubleshooting methods have you tried to fix the issue?

Generally the date and time of the system is stored the battery which is placed on the mother board. This CMOS battery is responsible for storing the date and time of the system even on the shutdown period. This battery generally doesn’t get discharged but it gets out of charge after many years. When it’s out of charge you can see the problems like date and time problems.

Synchronize their system clock with Internet Time and check if it helps.

a. Click the Date and Time display on the Task bar followed by Change date and time settings.

b. Click on Internet time tab.

c. In the Internet Time Settings window, mark the check box with label as Synchronize with an internet time server and specify the server name.

d. Save the changes by clicking on Ok.

You can also update the BIOS, this might fix the issue. I would suggest you to contact your computer manufacturer or refer to the computer manual to know more about BIOS settings.

Note: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk. 

Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad assist you.

Answer 2

Hi,

What is the make and model of the computer?

As the issue still occurs, install the BIOS update and check if it helps. I would suggest you to contact your computer manufacturer or refer to the computer manual to know more about BIOS settings.

Note: Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

Thank you.

Answer 3

I changed the cmos battery in the motherboard and it has been happening much less now. The battery I replaced it with is 4-5 years old though so I may have to change it again.