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Computer clock resetting
heatherw_01
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Every morning my clock in windows will say something like 11pm when it is about 10am. The date is often right I think, although today it said December 21st.
Any ideas?
It I log on at night after a few hours off the computer, it is fine. Just happens on a morning.
I have only noticed it doing it since I installed Java, but I cannot see that this would cause it?
Any ideas?
It I log on at night after a few hours off the computer, it is fine. Just happens on a morning.
I have only noticed it doing it since I installed Java, but I cannot see that this would cause it?
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Check which time zone your Pc is set in - if the time changes occure when your Pc is switched on , then its the windows time service updatign from a web based source , but it thinks you are in a different zone.0
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How old is the computer?
And when you say 'just happens in the morning' as the PC been turned off or left on?
The reason I ask is that on older machines the battery on the motherboard maybe dieing. It's like any other battery and keeps the date/time in sych when it's turned off.
As for Java, I don't know sorry.Regards,
Dave
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The computer is about 3/4 years old maybe, but is had been fine until I installed Java.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Quick Grabbit, Freebies, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning and the UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards.
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I can't see how installing java could affect your PC's time. It is more likely that the battery on the motherboard needs replacing. Normally a CR2032 cell which is about the size of a five pence piece.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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I have always had problems with Java.
It installed into downloaded programmes files, 3 icons, 2 were damaged. I have removed these now.
I will have to see about replacing the battery to see if this helps.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Quick Grabbit, Freebies, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning and the UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards.
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I go along with David B . Check the battery, nothing lasts for ever.
It has to go sometime.I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0 -
I very much doubt that Java has affected your PC's clock.Of course, I may just be talking b****cks!0
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Thank you all, I will swap the battery and hope that is the problem.
I will let you know what happens.
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Replaced battery this morning as the clock in the bios had yesterday's day and it said 4pm.
Isn't it strange that the time is only 1 day old? I thought when the battery went the time and date were years ago?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Quick Grabbit, Freebies, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning and the UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards.
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When the battery realy dies you get a "checksum" error message at boot up and the time and date get reset to the original bios date.
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