Clock on Taskbar and in Date/Time Tool Loses Time
ID: Q189706
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 95
SYMPTOMS
The clock on the taskbar and in the Date/Time tool in Control Panel may
experience a loss of time.
CAUSE
This problem can occur for either of the following reasons:
- You change the year in the Date/Time tool. When you click a different
year in the Date/Time Properties dialog box, the clock stops. When you
click Apply or OK, the clock starts again, but it does not compensate
for the length of time it was stopped.
- You change the month or date in the Date/Time tool. When you click a
different month or date in the Date/Time Properties dialog box, the
current time is decreased by 5 to 10 seconds. Over time, this can
result in a significant time loss.
RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, use the Date/Time tool to set the correct
time. For information about how to do so, click Start, click Help, click
the Index tab, and then type clock. In Windows
95, double-click the "Changing Your Computer's Time" topic. In Windows 98,
double-click the "Clock Settings" topic, and then double-click the "To
Change Your Computer's Time" topic.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95 and
Microsoft Windows 98.
MORE INFORMATION
To determine if the time loss is a result of a weak computer battery,
follow these steps:
- Click Start, point to Programs, and then click MS-DOS Prompt.
- At the command prompt, type time, and then
press ENTER.
- Compare this time with the time reported by the clock on the taskbar.
- Type exit, and then press ENTER.
If the computer's time and time on the clock are different, your
computer's battery may be too weak to keep accurate time, and it should be
replaced. For information about how to replace your computer's battery,
refer to the documentation included with your computer.
This problem does not affect the clock in your computer's CMOS.
Additional query words:
systray system tray time bios
Keywords : kbtool win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb
Last Reviewed: May 3, 1999