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Old June 27th, 2006, 03:54 PM
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Computer not keeping time after battery replaced?
OK I replaced a battery on a Dell GX240 as the other one was failing. The system still loses its time. now the battery I put in is brand new and I also tried another battery from the same pack.

Any suggestions why?

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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:10 PM
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is it the exact same battery as before? a 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell? Did you change the clock in bios?
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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:11 PM
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yes exactly and yes I changed the bios time on startup. Would it have changed since?

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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:22 PM
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For some reason some computers are like people, just cannot keep track of time no matter what you do. Try Double-click on the time in the system tray, then click on the Internet Time tab. Make sure the "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server" is checked.
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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:24 PM
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Are you saying that humans are lost LOL

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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:28 PM
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Windows 2000 doesnt have "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server". Grrrr

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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:34 PM
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how much time are you losing?
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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:49 PM
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About 1/2 hr every 2 hours LOL
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Old June 27th, 2006, 04:57 PM
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I know nothing about win2k so maybe someone else could help. My suggestion is to use a utility to keep track of time. See this from download.com
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Old June 27th, 2006, 05:16 PM
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Good idea, Thanx mang0
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