can someone tell me why my computer changes the time /date/and year by it's self !!! have put in a new cmos batt, and it is still doing it, have to go into cmos and change it back, am running xp pro on a fairly old motherboard.

try clicking on the clock in the bottom right hand corner and then go to the internet rime tab then make sure that the synchronise with internet box is checked


hope this helps

and add to Spuds post check your PC is set in the correct time zone

Originally Posted by spud

try clicking on the clock in the bottom right hand corner and then go to the internet rime tab then make sure that the synchronise with internet box is checked


hope this helps

I have tried doing that, the box is checked, that doesn't seem to help, thnaks anyway

Try this

1. start/run cmd.exe

type the following:

2. net stop w32time
3. w32tm /unregister (ignore error message)
4. w32tm /unregister
5. w32tm /register
6. net start w32time


This is a very common issue that Dell computers have (though other makes may have the same problem too).

Dell has issued patches for this issue available at their web site.
http://support.dell.com/support/topi...1CCAE6E358827C

Dell imaged the OS from one machine and installed in on a batch of machines notably with different CPU speeds. Information about the imaged machine's processor clock is stored in the registry. The defect is that windows should detect that the processor is different and should refresh the registry entry. The steps above force that to happen.

thanks for help, I just have one question, I'haven't got a Dell computer, would this work on mine,

The commands will work on any XP.

[B]I have a question about putting a new battery in there.. whne do u know when to place a new battery?? and wat type of battery would i need???

Originally Posted by jephree

The commands will work on any XP.

Thanks, Iwill try it and let you know how I got on

Originally Posted by Troubled Kid

[B]I have a question about putting a new battery in there.. whne do u know when to place a new battery?? and wat type of battery would i need???

The battery is on the motherboard. It is similar to a camera or watch battery. They last for years. If your's was bad your BIOS would not save its' settings and you would also probably have boot problems. In other words you would know it if you needed a new battery.