Resetting computor date?

dick_turpin

Thanks guys, at the moment we will see how the clock sync programme goes, otherwise will send it back. Not impressed abput having to send back a laptop with all the security issues with what's on laptop etc!!!

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time syncing is built into windows, click on the clock icon and do a manual update sync, if it fails, change the time server and test again until you find one that works

to change the sync schedule, go into task scheduler and look for time sync

spud17

!!!!!!_turpin wrote: »

Not impressed abput having to send back a laptop with all the security issues with what's on laptop etc!!!

So restore it to factory settings, that will at least obscure any sensitive data, then restore all your stuff from your backup when it's returned.

Kernel_Sanders

Bodymass wrote: »

Yeah it's the battery. Needs changing

Is this the only diagnosis? On start-up, my desktop reverts to 1.1.2002 no matter what I reset, so I dislodged the RAM and tried to start the PC; The BIOS beeps were crying out for RAM as loudly as ever. Does this mean my CMOS is OK? It is the original CMOS, nine years old.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

Is this the only diagnosis? On start-up, my desktop reverts to 1.1.2002 no matter what I reset, so I dislodged the RAM and tried to start the PC; The BIOS beeps were crying out for RAM as loudly as ever. Does this mean my CMOS is OK? It is the original CMOS, nine years old.

I would think after all that time it's a good chance it's the cmos battery, and for the sake of £1 or so it's worth a go.

The battery is usually CR2300, can be bought in most £ shops.

Here's a wee video showing how, remember to disconnect power before starting.

Kernel_Sanders

[Deleted User] wrote:

I would think after all that time it's a good chance it's the cmos battery,

So is the battery receiving charge each time the PC is powered up? I thought this type of battery is not rechargeable. If not, then the point I am making is can it really be the battery if it requires much more power to emit the beeps than to maintain a tiny amount of data.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

no the battery does not get a charge, it's the same battery as used in many gadgets.

Kernel_Sanders

But it's that battery which is powering the BIOS beeps and not the mains, right?
And what is your avatar supposed to be?? I can't make it out!

Plxply

When connected to the mains or when a laptop battery is connected they will be used instead of the CMOS battery. The CMOS battery is only ever used when the computer has no power at all and does not provide any function apart from retaining the date and basic hardware information whilst the computer has no power source.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

And what is your avatar supposed to be?? I can't make it out!

not very sure what it is, looks like a person walking quickly to left, or right?

Yes, the cmos is only a backup for when main power off.