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Erin Pavlina · 02-08-2008, 05:22 PM

The clock on my computer is always 2 minutes faster than it's supposed to be. So each morning I have to go synchronize it with the real time.

But if I let it go for a week it's still just 2 minutes fast. If the clock is running 2 minutes fast, why isn't it 4 minutes ahead on day 2 and 6 minutes ahead on day 3 and so on? How can I get my clock to stay synchronized?

Lenie · 02-08-2008, 05:51 PM

That's a good point, Erin. I wish I could help you, but I have no idea myself.
You would think it would stay consistently compoundingly wrong... Hmm.

cadman · 02-08-2008, 06:05 PM

If you are using a windows based system then double click your clock and click the internet time tab check the box for auto update and also look to see if it is using "time.windows.com" as the server. If it does not work after that then switch to "time.nist.gov" for your update.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Cadman

Erin Pavlina · 02-08-2008, 06:15 PM

It was using time.windows.com" so I changed it to the nist. I'll see if it's still off tomorrow

cadman · 02-08-2008, 06:26 PM

You can also check your bios clock and make sure it is correct on startup. That might be why it only goes 2 mins each time you start.

Cadman

Dan.Linehan · 02-08-2008, 06:54 PM

Nice troubleshooting cadman!

cadman · 02-08-2008, 07:53 PM

I have had many of those style glitches in my computer career and they are annoying beyond belief.

So I am Just trying to be a good helper bee when I can.

To your successes,

Cadman

Erin Pavlina · 02-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Not sure what you mean Cadman. When I start? My computer is on all the time. It only reboots maybe once a month or once every other month.

What is a "bios clock?"

Rivelli · 02-08-2008, 08:48 PM

I'm sure Steve knows being an expert developer and all but BIOS is what loads before windows. When you turn on your computer, you see some white text on a black screen right before windows loads. During that time, you have the option of hitting F2 or F10 (it will tell you at the bottom) go get into the BIOS menu. In there, you can change the "BOIS Time".

Btw Cadman, I was in the A+ Help Desk type stuff as little bit as well but simply couldn't stand it!

Working at a Cyber Cafe, doing a Geek Squad type job, and Help Desk at a big company, I realized people that work those jobs don't get anywhere till they have higher skills especially in the IT area. School is hardly a factor, in my experience, you have the skill in something in anything IT related, you can find a job for it IE Steves Game Developer thing and it's the same for Administrative / Networking stuff as well.

Erin Pavlina · 02-08-2008, 09:04 PM

When I boot up my computer it doesn't give me the option of pushing F2 or F10. Is it supposed to?

Caveman Joe · 02-08-2008, 10:19 PM

Try DEL.

Rivelli · 02-09-2008, 01:28 AM

it wasn't the always the case but computers have "fast boot" which basically means it just hides the white text on black background and goes straight to windows loading. I believe to bypass that, you hit ESC right when it starts booting so it does the full startup boot procedure where you see everything including the F<> button to press to get into BIOS. It isnt hard, you just and to be quick, maybe spam hit the same button quickly at the right time and perhaps reboot till you get it.

aussieNickuss · 02-09-2008, 04:52 AM

You sure that the computer's time is wrong? Maybe all the other clocks in your house, car and phone are wrong, and your computer has it right?

Erin Pavlina · 02-09-2008, 03:51 PM

yeah I'm sure the computer clock is wrong.

seeker5 · 02-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

yeah I'm sure the computer clock is wrong.

Have you tried un-checking the "Automatically synchronize with an Internet server"? And see if it will keep the correct time that you set it to?

cadman · 02-09-2008, 06:02 PM

seeker5 - see previous posts - LOL

Cadman

seeker5 · 02-09-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadman

seeker5 - see previous posts

I did. She had it on, and changing time server didn't seem to help (Since she hasn't said it now works fine). So maybe she should turn it off and see what happens. I never use the internet time synchronization myself.

aussieNickuss · 02-10-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

yeah I'm sure the computer clock is wrong.

I hope you realized that my comment was sarcasm?

BTW.....do you know if any software you've installed on your computer could be taking control of the clock? Do you have any calendar or time management stuff?

Erin Pavlina · 02-10-2008, 02:13 AM

No, no calendar or time management stuff.

I'll try turning off the synchronize thing and see how she looks in the morning.

Erin Pavlina · 02-11-2008, 02:26 PM

Okay, I turned off the synchronization feature like Seeker5 suggested and then I just manually set the time to what it should be. This morning, it's still accurate. I think the problem is solved but I'll see as time goes by. Thanks everyone for your input to a very annoying problem.

02-08-2008, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	Help with computer clock The clock on my computer is always 2 minutes faster than it's supposed to be. So each morning I have to go synchronize it with the real time. But if I let it go for a week it's still just 2 minutes fast. If the clock is running 2 minutes fast, why isn't it 4 minutes ahead on day 2 and 6 minutes ahead on day 3 and so on? How can I get my clock to stay synchronized? __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

02-08-2008, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
cadman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	what type of system are you using If you are using a windows based system then double click your clock and click the internet time tab check the box for auto update and also look to see if it is using "time.windows.com" as the server. If it does not work after that then switch to "time.nist.gov" for your update. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Cadman

02-08-2008, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	It was using time.windows.com" so I changed it to the nist. I'll see if it's still off tomorrow __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

02-08-2008, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
cadman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	One other thing You can also check your bios clock and make sure it is correct on startup. That might be why it only goes 2 mins each time you start. Cadman

02-08-2008, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
cadman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	Ty for the compliment I have had many of those style glitches in my computer career and they are annoying beyond belief. So I am Just trying to be a good helper bee when I can. To your successes, Cadman

02-08-2008, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lenie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 260	That's a good point, Erin. I wish I could help you, but I have no idea myself. You would think it would stay consistently compoundingly wrong... Hmm.

02-08-2008, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	Nice troubleshooting cadman!

02-08-2008, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	Not sure what you mean Cadman. When I start? My computer is on all the time. It only reboots maybe once a month or once every other month. What is a "bios clock?" __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

02-08-2008, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rivelli Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 57	I'm sure Steve knows being an expert developer and all but BIOS is what loads before windows. When you turn on your computer, you see some white text on a black screen right before windows loads. During that time, you have the option of hitting F2 or F10 (it will tell you at the bottom) go get into the BIOS menu. In there, you can change the "BOIS Time". Btw Cadman, I was in the A+ Help Desk type stuff as little bit as well but simply couldn't stand it! Working at a Cyber Cafe, doing a Geek Squad type job, and Help Desk at a big company, I realized people that work those jobs don't get anywhere till they have higher skills especially in the IT area. School is hardly a factor, in my experience, you have the skill in something in anything IT related, you can find a job for it IE Steves Game Developer thing and it's the same for Administrative / Networking stuff as well. Last edited by Rivelli; 02-08-2008 at 08:52 PM.

02-08-2008, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	When I boot up my computer it doesn't give me the option of pushing F2 or F10. Is it supposed to? __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

02-08-2008, 10:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Caveman Joe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 265	Try DEL.

02-09-2008, 01:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rivelli Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 57	it wasn't the always the case but computers have "fast boot" which basically means it just hides the white text on black background and goes straight to windows loading. I believe to bypass that, you hit ESC right when it starts booting so it does the full startup boot procedure where you see everything including the F<> button to press to get into BIOS. It isnt hard, you just and to be quick, maybe spam hit the same button quickly at the right time and perhaps reboot till you get it.

02-09-2008, 04:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
aussieNickuss Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 287	You sure that the computer's time is wrong? Maybe all the other clocks in your house, car and phone are wrong, and your computer has it right?

02-09-2008, 03:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	yeah I'm sure the computer clock is wrong. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

02-09-2008, 06:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
cadman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	look at previous posts seeker5 - see previous posts - LOL Cadman

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02-10-2008, 02:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	No, no calendar or time management stuff. I'll try turning off the synchronize thing and see how she looks in the morning. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

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Erin Pavlina Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,593	Okay, I turned off the synchronization feature like Seeker5 suggested and then I just manually set the time to what it should be. This morning, it's still accurate. I think the problem is solved but I'll see as time goes by. Thanks everyone for your input to a very annoying problem. __________________ Erin Pavlina, Intuitive Counselor Connect with me on: Facebook

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