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Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

(I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

 

Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

appreciated.

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Guest JS

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery

(located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.

 

JS

 

 

"Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with

> the

> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer,

> the

> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I

> readjusted

> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would

> be

> fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would

> revert

> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this

> is

> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied

> by

> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen

> briefly

> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

>

> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

> greatly

> appreciated.

Guest smlunatick

Guest smlunatick

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On Sep 11, 8:13 pm, Headache <Bam...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

> fine. However, if I  turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

>

> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

> appreciated.

 

The problem your are describing is usually a symptom of a failing /

failed CMOS / BIOS battery. This battery is used to retain the CMOS

info as well as maintaining the date/time clock settings. You can

usually replace it since it is usually a coin-cell type of battery

(aka watch battery.) Just buy one at your local store but make sure

it is the same battery number (Cr-3020???)

Guest Terry R.

Guest Terry R.

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

The date and time was 9/11/2008 12:13 PM, and on a whim, Headache

pounded out on the keyboard:

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

> fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

>

> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

> appreciated.

 

You didn't mention how old the computer was, but it sounds like the

battery on the motherboard has died, which is causing a reset each time

it's turned off.

 

If you are comfortable with opening the case and locating the (usually)

thin round battery, you can remove it and get it replaced. Unplug the

computer before doing this.

 

--

Terry R.

 

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Guest John

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

 

"Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is,

 

Why don't you scan it?

> or does it

> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> hardware?

 

It could be. However, if the PC stays plugged in, (I think) it should keep

its clock settings regardless of the battery condition. I have an 8 year old

desktop (Pentium III that I built it in summer 2000 and still using to this

day). I've never changed the battery. Never have a problem with the clock.

> I'm really fed up with

> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

> greatly

> appreciated.

 

You can use internet time server to sync your PC clock.

Guest nass

Guest nass

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RE: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

 

 

"Headache" wrote:

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

> date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

> date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

> the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

> fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

> to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

> the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

> a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

> (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

>

> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

> appreciated.

 

Hi Headache,

Buy this little aspirin which called CMOS Battery <G>

How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC

http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp

You will need to get the same size/specs COMS battery, so take the Old one

with you to the shop to compare!

HTH,

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

Guest PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

Time to replace your CMOS battery, d00d.

 

Headache wrote:

> Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with

> the date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the

> computer, the date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would

> reset to a time that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time.

> After I readjusted the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart

> again, the time would be fine. However, if I turn on the computer the

> next

> day, the time would revert to the December 31, 2000 date and the

> corresponding wrong time. When this is the case, as I turn on my computer,

> the first screen would be accompanied by a beep sound and this weird

> "America *something*" title on the screen briefly (I have never managed to

> get a good look at the screen because on a particular day, it only shows

> up

> the first time I turn it on).

>

> Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

> greatly

> appreciated.

Guest db.·.. >

Guest db.·.. >

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

: ) do you know

about the cmos

battery?

 

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>

Guest Bamboo

Guest Bamboo

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

Yes it is more than 3 years old. Where is it located on the motherboard? I

have no experience with doing this, so I would like to know the approximate

place of the battery before doing anything to it.

 

"JS" wrote:

> If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery

> (located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.

>

> JS

>

>

> "Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with

> > the

> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer,

> > the

> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I

> > readjusted

> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would

> > be

> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would

> > revert

> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this

> > is

> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied

> > by

> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen

> > briefly

> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

> >

> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

> > greatly

> > appreciated.

>

>

>

Guest Bamboo

Guest Bamboo

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

It's the same kind of battery as the watch ones? So there's nothing special

about this CMOS / BIOS battery, and I can just get them in any electronics

store, right? Thank you, I'll give it a try.

 

"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Sep 11, 8:13 pm, Headache <Bam...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

> >

> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

> > appreciated.

>

> The problem your are describing is usually a symptom of a failing /

> failed CMOS / BIOS battery. This battery is used to retain the CMOS

> info as well as maintaining the date/time clock settings. You can

> usually replace it since it is usually a coin-cell type of battery

> (aka watch battery.) Just buy one at your local store but make sure

> it is the same battery number (Cr-3020???)

>

Guest Bob I

Guest Bob I

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Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

Depends entirely on where the manufacture puts it on the motherboard,

BUT it lies flat in a holder and is the size of a quarter.

 

Bamboo wrote:

> Yes it is more than 3 years old. Where is it located on the motherboard? I

> have no experience with doing this, so I would like to know the approximate

> place of the battery before doing anything to it.

>

> "JS" wrote:

>

>

>>If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery

>>(located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.

>>

>>JS

>>

>>

>>"Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>>news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

>>

>>>Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with

>>>the

>>>date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer,

>>>the

>>>date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

>>>that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I

>>>readjusted

>>>the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would

>>>be

>>>fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would

>>>revert

>>>to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this

>>>is

>>>the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied

>>>by

>>>a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen

>>>briefly

>>>(I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

>>>particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

>>>

>>>Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

>>>direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

>>>have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

>>>hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

>>>changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

>>>greatly

>>>appreciated.

>>

>>

>>

Guest Bamboo

Guest Bamboo

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"Terry R." wrote:

> The date and time was 9/11/2008 12:13 PM, and on a whim, Headache

> pounded out on the keyboard:

>

> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

> >

> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

> > appreciated.

>

> You didn't mention how old the computer was, but it sounds like the

> battery on the motherboard has died, which is causing a reset each time

> it's turned off.

>

> If you are comfortable with opening the case and locating the (usually)

> thin round battery, you can remove it and get it replaced. Unplug the

> computer before doing this.

>

> --

> Terry R.

>

> ***Reply Note***

> Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.

> Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.

>

 

Yes, it's pretty old, I will try to change the batteries this weekend, and

I'll let you know if the problem persists. Thank you for the advice.

Guest Bamboo

Guest Bamboo

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"John" wrote:

>

> "Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is,

>

> Why don't you scan it?

>

> > or does it

> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> > hardware?

>

> It could be. However, if the PC stays plugged in, (I think) it should keep

> its clock settings regardless of the battery condition. I have an 8 year old

> desktop (Pentium III that I built it in summer 2000 and still using to this

> day). I've never changed the battery. Never have a problem with the clock.

>

> > I'm really fed up with

> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

> > greatly

> > appreciated.

>

> You can use internet time server to sync your PC clock.

>

>

>

It can only be synchronized if it's the right date.

Guest Bamboo

Guest Bamboo

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RE: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

 

 

"nass" wrote:

>

>

> "Headache" wrote:

>

> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem with the

> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the computer, the

> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a time

> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I readjusted

> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time would be

> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would revert

> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When this is

> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be accompanied by

> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen briefly

> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

> >

> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does it

> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with the

> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be greatly

> > appreciated.

>

> Hi Headache,

> Buy this little aspirin which called CMOS Battery <G>

> How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC

> http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp

> You will need to get the same size/specs COMS battery, so take the Old one

> with you to the shop to compare!

> HTH,

> nass

> ---

> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>

Thank you, the link's very helpful.

Guest JS

Guest JS

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Posted

Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

Most likely position is the near bottom right corner of the motherboard.

If you have no instructions on replacing the battery, go to the PC or

motherboard manufacture's web site a look for documentation on your make and

model.

 

If you can't locate any instructions, then remove the left side cover off

the case and use a flashlight to locate the battery (silver in color, about

the size of a US quarter.

 

How to install a CMOS battery:

http://www.pctoday.com/editorial/article.asp?guid=&bJumpto=true&Isfrm=IN&article=articles/webonly/techsupport/110w10/110w10.asp&ArticleID=31003

 

My suggestion is that if it looks to be the same as the picture in the above

article, then buy a new CR2032 battery, remove the new battery from the

package and have it ready to quickly remove the old battery and insert the

new one.

 

If you can replace the old with the new in about 30 seconds or less you may

be able to save the BIOS setting. If you remove the old battery and take too

long to insert the new battery the BIOS will most likely revert to the

factory default setting and you need to enter the BIOS setup mode when you

first power on the PC an configure the BIOS to meet your needs.

 

JS

 

"Bamboo" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:EBE484F0-0E63-4392-A7C2-0A5AD2611A52@microsoft.com...

> Yes it is more than 3 years old. Where is it located on the motherboard? I

> have no experience with doing this, so I would like to know the

> approximate

> place of the battery before doing anything to it.

>

> "JS" wrote:

>

>> If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery

>> (located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.

>>

>> JS

>>

>>

>> "Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

>> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem

>> > with

>> > the

>> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the

>> > computer,

>> > the

>> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a

>> > time

>> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I

>> > readjusted

>> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time

>> > would

>> > be

>> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would

>> > revert

>> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When

>> > this

>> > is

>> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be

>> > accompanied

>> > by

>> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen

>> > briefly

>> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

>> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

>> >

>> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

>> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does

>> > it

>> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with

>> > the

>> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

>> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

>> > greatly

>> > appreciated.

>>

>>

>>

Guest Bamboo

Guest Bamboo

Posted
Posted

Re: date and time resets to December 31, 2000 upon boot

 

Thank you, this is really helpful. I'm going to try to fix it once I get home

today. I'll let you know how it turn out either way.

 

"JS" wrote:

> Most likely position is the near bottom right corner of the motherboard.

> If you have no instructions on replacing the battery, go to the PC or

> motherboard manufacture's web site a look for documentation on your make and

> model.

>

> If you can't locate any instructions, then remove the left side cover off

> the case and use a flashlight to locate the battery (silver in color, about

> the size of a US quarter.

>

> How to install a CMOS battery:

> http://www.pctoday.com/editorial/article.asp?guid=&bJumpto=true&Isfrm=IN&article=articles/webonly/techsupport/110w10/110w10.asp&ArticleID=31003

>

> My suggestion is that if it looks to be the same as the picture in the above

> article, then buy a new CR2032 battery, remove the new battery from the

> package and have it ready to quickly remove the old battery and insert the

> new one.

>

> If you can replace the old with the new in about 30 seconds or less you may

> be able to save the BIOS setting. If you remove the old battery and take too

> long to insert the new battery the BIOS will most likely revert to the

> factory default setting and you need to enter the BIOS setup mode when you

> first power on the PC an configure the BIOS to meet your needs.

>

> JS

>

> "Bamboo" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:EBE484F0-0E63-4392-A7C2-0A5AD2611A52@microsoft.com...

> > Yes it is more than 3 years old. Where is it located on the motherboard? I

> > have no experience with doing this, so I would like to know the

> > approximate

> > place of the battery before doing anything to it.

> >

> > "JS" wrote:

> >

> >> If your PC is 3 or more years old it could be the battery

> >> (located on the motherboard) needs to be replaced.

> >>

> >> JS

> >>

> >>

> >> "Headache" <Bamboo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:1C470F38-BD3A-4310-844B-8BF0E437BBB0@microsoft.com...

> >> > Ever since Sunday September 6th, 2008, my computer has had a problem

> >> > with

> >> > the

> >> > date and time displayed in the task bar. Whenever I turn on the

> >> > computer,

> >> > the

> >> > date would reset to December 31, 2000, and the time would reset to a

> >> > time

> >> > that\s approximately 3 hours later than the actual time. After I

> >> > readjusted

> >> > the date and time to the correct ones, and I restart again, the time

> >> > would

> >> > be

> >> > fine. However, if I turn on the computer the next day, the time would

> >> > revert

> >> > to the December 31, 2000 date and the corresponding wrong time. When

> >> > this

> >> > is

> >> > the case, as I turn on my computer, the first screen would be

> >> > accompanied

> >> > by

> >> > a beep sound and this weird "America *something*" title on the screen

> >> > briefly

> >> > (I have never managed to get a good look at the screen because on a

> >> > particular day, it only shows up the first time I turn it on).

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone help me fix the problem? Or, at least point me in the right

> >> > direction? Could this be a virus problem. which I doubt it is, or does

> >> > it

> >> > have something to do with the battery or something that has to do with

> >> > the

> >> > hardware? BY the way, it's a desktop computer. I'm really fed up with

> >> > changing the date each day I turn on the computer, and help would be

> >> > greatly

> >> > appreciated.

> >>

> >>

> >>

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