Clock is off

[Diz]

My clock on my pc is slow. When I shut down my computer and turn it on later, my clock is off. Do I need to repace something in order for the time to work correctly?

[tjaymadison]

If it's slow by about the same amount of time as the PC
was turned off, you should replace your CMOS backup battery.
If it's just a minute or so, it's not quite as critical.


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"I am not able to rightly apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question."
-- Charles Babbage, mathematician, computer pioneer, analytical engine designer (1791-1871)
-- (Question: 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?')

"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand."
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[Diz]

Where can I get that?

[tjaymadison]

Click here (http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/mobo/comp_Battery.htm) for a description of battery types.

If it's the flat round kind, you can get one at Wal-Mart, drug stores, etc.


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"I am not able to rightly apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question."
-- Charles Babbage, mathematician, computer pioneer, analytical engine designer (1791-1871)
-- (Question: 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?')

"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand."
-- Homer Simpson