Strange one.....please help!

far2812

Everytime I switch my computer on - the date defaults back to 31.12.01!!!!!!!!!!

I change it and then when I reboot it - it defaults back!

Any ideas???

Thanks you clever bunch!

BillScarab

The CMOS battery is dead so it's not saving it when the computer is off.

You'll need to open the case and replace it. It's very easy to do.

Info here.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm

BTW it's not at all strange, it'/s a very common problem but it is confuisng for people who have not come across it before.

paulrn_2

Sounds like your battery on the motherboard is flat, this retains information such as date etc.

JasX

+1 vote for a flat battery

jamespir

bios batterys gone you can pick one up from your local market for about 90p

deeor

I use the Watch Battery Co. Very quick and postage is less than it would cost me to drive to my nearest town.:p

[Deleted User]

Hi,

this'll be the wee fella, pound shop, £1.

patman99

Reminds me of a tale involving 2 former workmates. One asked me how to clear a cmos password on a PC he'd got hold off. I told him to take the battery out for an hour or so. Two days later he reported that since he had removed the battery, the computer asked for the time and date on start-up. Thinking he may have forgotten to re-install the battery, I decided the best course of action was to pop-round after work and have a look myself.
When I looked at the computer, he had indeed removed the battery, holder and all!!!, when I asked him about it, he told me that he wasn't sure how to take the battery out so had asked his friend.
Luckily for him I knew someone who was good at soldering, ended-up charging him £50 for having the battery holder and new battery fitted.

far2812

Thanks you clever people!!!