Windows xp wont keep correct time and date

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For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next Sort by votes. Jack Carver Estimable. Jun 12, 8 0 4, 0. I have set the time and date correctly in both windows and the BIOS and this normally works fine until I reboot or turn off the computer, I have reason to believe this is caused by the CMOS battery but I can't be sure.

The problem started after replacing the laptops old worn out battery with a new one. Feb 14, 0 18, 2. I'd run some scans with malwarebytes free TimeSync: There are a few tricks you can do to try and resync the time. Clock wont keep correct time. Thread starter wa86 Start date May 19, Status This thread has been Locked and is not open to further replies. The original thread starter may use the Report button to request it be reopened but anyone else with a similar issue should start a New Thread.

Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Joined Nov 3, Messages 6. I have a Dell computer. In the last couple of days I've noticed my clock will not keep the correct time. My computer is always on. I've also had problems when I do shut my computer off and unplug the power supply cord that when I boot it up it sometime defaults to the year I guess I'm not too concerned about that, I'm more concerned why all of a sudden it doesn't keep the correct time.

Someone had told me that my motherboard could be causing the problem. So they said that ruled out the CMOS battery. If it says Standard you probably just need to apply the Timezone update. HTH Jerry. Had to do itmanually.

I just wonder if the updates at Microsoft are updated? Now that we change in November instead of October. My old computer used the words Eastern Daylight Time, this one now only says, Eastern Time, Adjust for daytime saving time is clicked. I will search further why this is happening. The update from MS is current. Applied the update to the SP2 machine, and now it shows the correct time and that the time zone is Eastern Daylight Time.

I did this with a Computer Administrator account. A Limited User account gets an error as they don't have permission to install updates The update updates the TimeZone database in the registry, then makes the system read that info into the current setting key.

If something is preventing the update from writing to either key it will show the wrong time. I would think the update would have generated an error though. This is what the database key looks like after being updated: Code:. Windows Registry Editor Version 5. I had no luck to get the correct time. Changing in registry did not work or with Windows update.

Googling brought up tons of "time update not working" so there must be something else wrong with the operating system. I also do not understand why the time on the bottom of this page shows the wrong time,it is one hour out. I am on server 3. Government, Microsoft or Atomic time update all say, I have the correct time. Real time now is not am as my taskbar and the Techguy forum page shows, Maybe tomorrow will change, once the new Daylight savings kicks in.

Joined May 23, Messages If the values are lost again, set the values again, but leave your computer on for days without turning it off. In some cases, this helps enable the CMOS battery to retain its settings for longer. Older computers may not have a BIOS that is compatible with any year dates.

If your computer was manufactured before , we recommend you contact the manufacturer to determine if the motherboard's BIOS is Y2K compatible. If this does resolve your issue, consult with the motherboard manufacturer or computer manufacturer for a possible BIOS update.

Third-party programs or screen savers can cause the time to stop or decrease significantly. If you are running Windows, close and disable all screen savers, and End Task all TSRs to ensure your lost time is not being caused by these programs.