Windows clock resets

!GasAxe! · 18 Dec 2006 at 12:25

I have a stange problem in ever time i reboot the clock in windows resets itself to Aug 2001. I thought it was maybe just the battery going flat but when i log into the BIOS the time is correct

Any body got any ideas???

TIA

Gas

InsomniaCalls · 18 Dec 2006 at 12:35

Is it set to synchronise with an internet time server?
Right click clock, adjust date/time, internet time then tick the box.

!GasAxe! · 18 Dec 2006 at 12:46

yep Ive tried all that, resets the time ok till next reboot

Gas

InsomniaCalls · 18 Dec 2006 at 12:47

I assume you've tried a different server from the dropdown?

bledd · 18 Dec 2006 at 12:49

try going..

start, run, services.msc

find the 'windows time service', stop it and disable it

now set the time, if its ok on reboot then it's synching badly somewhere!, if its still wrong then change the motherboard battery, anv 3v flat battery will do i think..

had this happen to my server pc recently, using a motherboard that was brand new (albeit an oldish model), replaced the battery and its fine now

!GasAxe! · 18 Dec 2006 at 13:01

bledd. said:
try going..

start, run, services.msc

find the 'windows time service', stop it and disable it

now set the time, if its ok on reboot then it's synching badly somewhere!, if its still wrong then change the motherboard battery, anv 3v flat battery will do i think..

had this happen to my server pc recently, using a motherboard that was brand new (albeit an oldish model), replaced the battery and its fine now

Will try that, the BIOS time is ok so I didnt think it could be that

Gas

CoXeY · 18 Dec 2006 at 13:34

Try this in command prompt:

net time /setsntp:1.pool.ntp.org

Curiosityx · 18 Dec 2006 at 16:42

The time server located at Manchester University have proven to be very reliable over the years.

Net stop w32time
Net time /setsntp:ntp2d.mcc.ac.uk
Net start w32time
Net time /querysntp (Should display the server noted above)
Net time (should report the correct time)