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system clock keeps changing
A friend with a p133 clone running win95 is having trouble with his system clock. He's entered the correct time and date a number of times but in a couple of days it changes to something else.
This has been happening for some time -- at least a few months. Is it a sign the button cell needs to be replaced? (The system functions normally except for this). If so, is there a danger of losing the cmos settings when changing the battery? How long do you have to do it?
This has been happening for some time -- at least a few months. Is it a sign the button cell needs to be replaced? (The system functions normally except for this). If so, is there a danger of losing the cmos settings when changing the battery? How long do you have to do it?
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Is there any software being run that uses dated input?
(Perhaps accounting data entry)
(Perhaps accounting data entry)
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No, I checked with them and they're not using any software at all that uses dates.
If the clock loses time, then the battery is weak, or the battery socket needs cleaning. To prevent losing CMOS settings, remove the battery with the system powered on. Be careful not to short something by mistake. Can of course write down the setting, replace or clean the battery, and the reconfigure.
PS this was a common problems with NiCd batteries when the system was infrequently used.
PS this was a common problems with NiCd batteries when the system was infrequently used.
1) Go to CMOS and copy all the setting you might need.
2) Replace the Battery.
That should take care of it.
2) Replace the Battery.
That should take care of it.
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Also the computer's less than two years old.
Could this be something else or is the easiest thing to just change the battery and see what happens?