Clock on taskbar shows random time

Hi, the clock on the task bar (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
never shows the right time now. Whenever I switch the computer on, it
displays a random time. For example, I switched it on today at around 4pm and
it showed the time as 4.20am. Even now at 5.40pm it is currently showing
06.10.

To sort this, I synchronise it with the internet (in clock settings, to
"time.windows.com") which sorts it out. But then the same problem reoccurs
the next time I switch it on.

I have Windows XP

"Smee" <Smee@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CF195A32-9982-4CD3-93C8-D40E9C1A784D@microsoft.com...
> Hi, the clock on the task bar (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
> never shows the right time now. Whenever I switch the computer on, it
> displays a random time. For example, I switched it on today at around 4pm and
> it showed the time as 4.20am. Even now at 5.40pm it is currently showing
> 06.10.
>
> To sort this, I synchronise it with the internet (in clock settings, to
> "time.windows.com") which sorts it out. But then the same problem reoccurs
> the next time I switch it on.
>
> I have Windows XP


The behavior you describe is usually caused by a dead battery on your
motherboard. Take a look at these articles for more info.

How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC
http://www.liverepair.com/encycloped...mosreplace.asp

How To Install A CMOS Battery
http://www.smartcomputing.com/Editor...2w10.asp&guid=

Good luck

Nepatsfan

"Smee" <Smee@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CF195A32-9982-4CD3-93C8-D40E9C1A784D@microsoft.com...

> Hi, the clock on the task bar (in the bottom right corner of the screen)
> never shows the right time now. Whenever I switch the computer on, it
> displays a random time. For example, I switched it on today at around 4pm
> and
> it showed the time as 4.20am. Even now at 5.40pm it is currently showing
> 06.10.
>
> To sort this, I synchronise it with the internet (in clock settings, to
> "time.windows.com") which sorts it out. But then the same problem reoccurs
> the next time I switch it on.


Your motherboard battery is dead or dying. Replace it. It's a flat disk,
about the size and shape of a US quarter, held in place by a clip. They are
inexpensive--$4-5 US or so.


--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Desktop Experience
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