almost every week it seems I have to adjust it cos it's 3 minutes slow
Is their a simple explanation for this
Full Version: The hickory on mi pistol & shooter
|
|
|
Does anyone else find that the clock on their PC frequently loses time?
almost every week it seems I have to adjust it cos it's 3 minutes slow
Is their a simple explanation for this
almost every week it seems I have to adjust it cos it's 3 minutes slow
Is their a simple explanation for this
Mine loses about 20 minutes every 3 weeks 
. No idea what causes it, but sometimes it does go through a period, where if it hasn't been rebooted for some time everything 'stutters'. For example scrolling down the screen, or or clicking on something and the pc will stutter briefly whilst carrying out the task. A reboot clears it, but I put it down to it affecting the time keeping as well, since the clock always runs very slow when this happens .
. No idea what causes it, but sometimes it does go through a period, where if it hasn't been rebooted for some time everything 'stutters'. For example scrolling down the screen, or or clicking on something and the pc will stutter briefly whilst carrying out the task. A reboot clears it, but I put it down to it affecting the time keeping as well, since the clock always runs very slow when this happens .
The clock on your PC is part of the BIOS and does not affect the computers performance at all.....
your lucky if you only lose 2 or 3 min every few weeks
If your lucky and have a broad band internet connection and are running windows xp, double click the clock on the task bar, select the internet time TAB and tick the box that alows the clock to sync up with internet time servers.
those of you with out windows xp can down load software to do the same task....
your lucky if you only lose 2 or 3 min every few weeks
If your lucky and have a broad band internet connection and are running windows xp, double click the clock on the task bar, select the internet time TAB and tick the box that alows the clock to sync up with internet time servers.
those of you with out windows xp can down load software to do the same task....
I have the same problem with losing time I wrote to my computerdoctoronline and here is the response. I have cut and pasted it so you get the full explanation.
Why Does My Computer Clock Keep Losing Time?
Jim: My clock keeps losing time, losing several hours over a 2 - 3 day period. What is causing this loss of time and how can I stop this from happening?
Computer Doctor: That is the first sign of a dying CMOS battery. When the battery fails, the data stored in the RTC/NVRAM (usually called CMOS RAM) chip will be lost.
Most recent systems use a small coin type 3V lithium battery on your motherboard. Most use a CR-2032 which can be purchased virtually anywhere that sells batteries.
To replace your battery, start by checking your motherboard to determine the battery type.
Power on, access your BIOS Setup, print (via shift-prtsc) or write down the information on all of the menus. The most important data to save would be anything to do with the hard disk configuration.
Power the system off, replace the old battery with the new one. Then power back up, run BIOS Setup, and check the settings to be sure all is OK; reset any information that has changed, including the date and time. Then reboot and all should be well.
I hope it helps you, I still get the same problem because, I wouldnt know how to do any of what he says.
Jim.
Why Does My Computer Clock Keep Losing Time?
Jim: My clock keeps losing time, losing several hours over a 2 - 3 day period. What is causing this loss of time and how can I stop this from happening?
Computer Doctor: That is the first sign of a dying CMOS battery. When the battery fails, the data stored in the RTC/NVRAM (usually called CMOS RAM) chip will be lost.
Most recent systems use a small coin type 3V lithium battery on your motherboard. Most use a CR-2032 which can be purchased virtually anywhere that sells batteries.
To replace your battery, start by checking your motherboard to determine the battery type.
Power on, access your BIOS Setup, print (via shift-prtsc) or write down the information on all of the menus. The most important data to save would be anything to do with the hard disk configuration.
Power the system off, replace the old battery with the new one. Then power back up, run BIOS Setup, and check the settings to be sure all is OK; reset any information that has changed, including the date and time. Then reboot and all should be well.
I hope it helps you, I still get the same problem because, I wouldnt know how to do any of what he says.
Jim.
I have no problems, me finks you have gremlins!
How about buying a watch 
the little Cmos battery does keep the clock ticking and yes if its flat you will lose the CMOS settings in your BIOS , but if this was the problem i would expect other things to be going wrong too,......
3.3volt button cellls can be had in all sort of camera shops real cheep. ill also bring some to the DJU sale in feb if you can wait that long
3.3volt button cellls can be had in all sort of camera shops real cheep. ill also bring some to the DJU sale in feb if you can wait that long
What else can you bring to this sale? 
Paula what would you like me to bring to the sale ?
I'll go and write me list
Set the clock 20 minutes fast 3 weeks before you want to use the computer
| QUOTE (ADS Entertainments @ Dec 7 2004, 01:34 AM) |
| Set the clock 20 minutes fast 3 weeks before you want to use the computer |
If I buy a watch i have to learn to tell the time 
Nope mines fine
then again I do run windows xp, broadband and erm have the tick in the internet time sinchronisation box. So I guess marks solved the problem.
Daniel
then again I do run windows xp, broadband and erm have the tick in the internet time sinchronisation box. So I guess marks solved the problem.
Daniel
Mine is cool too....
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.