my clock on my vista does not work properly

I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does not show
the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I need to adjust it
manually at least three times a day. How could it be fixed, so it will not be
so annoying?




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"petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does not
>show
> the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I need to adjust
> it
> manually at least three times a day. How could it be fixed, so it will not
> be
> so annoying?

Windows Vista follows time from the computer mainboard,
every once in a while (weekly usually) it will re-synchronize
with a remote time server or a domain controller if there is one.

For your issue..check the little battery on mainboard (cmos battery),
also check power supply voltages if recharging battery correctly.
pcwizard2007 will show system voltages and power
can also be seen in mainboard BIOS (check manual)

NT Canuck
'Seek and ye shall find'

"petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-
> I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does
> not show the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I
> need to adjust it manually at least three times a day. How could it
> be fixed, so it will not be so annoying?


Use a different NTP server in the Internet Time tab. The default NTP
servers are overloaded and do not work for me.

Find one that is close to you on the globe, and has a low ping time from
your location.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourc...of+NTP+servers

ss.

Most MOBO CMOS batteries are not rechargeable, so replacement should be
done. So far all of mine have been CR2032 Lithium batteries availed almost
anywhere that sells batteries.

"NT Canuck" <> wrote in message
news:e9g$...
> "petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-...
>
>>I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does not
>>show
>> the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I need to adjust
>> it
>> manually at least three times a day. How could it be fixed, so it will
>> not be
>> so annoying?
>
> Windows Vista follows time from the computer mainboard,
> every once in a while (weekly usually) it will re-synchronize
> with a remote time server or a domain controller if there is one.
>
> For your issue..check the little battery on mainboard (cmos battery),
> also check power supply voltages if recharging battery correctly.
> pcwizard2007 will show system voltages and power
> can also be seen in mainboard BIOS (check manual)
>
> NT Canuck
> 'Seek and ye shall find'
>

I've had the same problem with my Dell Inspiron 1501. When the 'Internet
Time' settings tries to sync with the Internet Time server, I get an error
message that says: "An error occured while Windows was synchronizing with
time-nw.nist.gov"

The same error message occurs with all the other sych options. Finally I
choose to just not have it try to sych automatically. Still losing about 5
minutes a week on the clock. I'm beginning to really dislike Vista.


"Synapse Syndrome" wrote:

> "petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-
> > I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does
> > not show the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I
> > need to adjust it manually at least three times a day. How could it
> > be fixed, so it will not be so annoying?
>
>
> Use a different NTP server in the Internet Time tab. The default NTP
> servers are overloaded and do not work for me.
>
> Find one that is close to you on the globe, and has a low ping time from
> your location.
>
> http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourc...of+NTP+servers
>
> ss.
>
>
>

Consider changing the battery - Regarding part of your post "..I need to
adjust it manually at least three times a day...." - when the time is set,
and as long as the computer is "on" it should not change - unless you are
shutting doan and booting several times a day.

"John Barnes" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> Most MOBO CMOS batteries are not rechargeable, so replacement should be
> done. So far all of mine have been CR2032 Lithium batteries availed
> almost anywhere that sells batteries.
>
> "NT Canuck" <> wrote in message
> news:e9g$...
>> "petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-...
>>
>>>I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does not
>>>show
>>> the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I need to
>>> adjust it
>>> manually at least three times a day. How could it be fixed, so it will
>>> not be
>>> so annoying?
>>
>> Windows Vista follows time from the computer mainboard,
>> every once in a while (weekly usually) it will re-synchronize
>> with a remote time server or a domain controller if there is one.
>>
>> For your issue..check the little battery on mainboard (cmos battery),
>> also check power supply voltages if recharging battery correctly.
>> pcwizard2007 will show system voltages and power
>> can also be seen in mainboard BIOS (check manual)
>>
>> NT Canuck
>> 'Seek and ye shall find'
>>
>

Dislike Vista as you choose. The time is maintained by the CMOS. Think
about it, how is an operating system dormant on a hard disk going to keep
time? I assume you know you need to have the system connected to update
time on the internet. most default to time.windows.com and I haven't had
any problems with syncronisation.


"Mbradford" <> wrote in message
news:807C0483-7E35-4A46-AF76-...
> I've had the same problem with my Dell Inspiron 1501. When the 'Internet
> Time' settings tries to sync with the Internet Time server, I get an error
> message that says: "An error occured while Windows was synchronizing with
> time-nw.nist.gov"
>
> The same error message occurs with all the other sych options. Finally I
> choose to just not have it try to sych automatically. Still losing about 5
> minutes a week on the clock. I'm beginning to really dislike Vista.
>
>
> "Synapse Syndrome" wrote:
>
>> "petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-
>> > I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does
>> > not show the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I
>> > need to adjust it manually at least three times a day. How could it
>> > be fixed, so it will not be so annoying?
>>
>>
>> Use a different NTP server in the Internet Time tab. The default NTP
>> servers are overloaded and do not work for me.
>>
>> Find one that is close to you on the globe, and has a low ping time from
>> your location.
>>
>> http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourc...of+NTP+servers
>>
>> ss.
>>
>>
>>

I've also tried all the different time server options but
I am getting an error message about it trying to sync with all the different
sites available. This isn't a big issue with me its just
frustrating. You would think with modern technolgy as advanced as it is, a
$1000.00+ machine would be able to keep the correct time.


"John Barnes" wrote:

> Dislike Vista as you choose. The time is maintained by the CMOS. Think
> about it, how is an operating system dormant on a hard disk going to keep
> time? I assume you know you need to have the system connected to update
> time on the internet. most default to time.windows.com and I haven't had
> any problems with syncronisation.
>
>
> "Mbradford" <> wrote in message
> news:807C0483-7E35-4A46-AF76-...
> > I've had the same problem with my Dell Inspiron 1501. When the 'Internet
> > Time' settings tries to sync with the Internet Time server, I get an error
> > message that says: "An error occured while Windows was synchronizing with
> > time-nw.nist.gov"
> >
> > The same error message occurs with all the other sych options. Finally I
> > choose to just not have it try to sych automatically. Still losing about 5
> > minutes a week on the clock. I'm beginning to really dislike Vista.
> >
> >
> > "Synapse Syndrome" wrote:
> >
> >> "petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-
> >> > I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does
> >> > not show the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I
> >> > need to adjust it manually at least three times a day. How could it
> >> > be fixed, so it will not be so annoying?
> >>
> >>
> >> Use a different NTP server in the Internet Time tab. The default NTP
> >> servers are overloaded and do not work for me.
> >>
> >> Find one that is close to you on the globe, and has a low ping time from
> >> your location.
> >>
> >> http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourc...of+NTP+servers
> >>
> >> ss.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

I would try to change your battery, as the first option and what are the
chances you have a firewall that is blocking your access. What country are
you in? Maybe there is someone who knows what port is being used for this
function and if it is different than normal internet traffic.


"Mbradford" <> wrote in message
news:2FA9357F-C638-48C4-BA22-...
> I've also tried all the different time server options but
> I am getting an error message about it trying to sync with all the
> different
> sites available. This isn't a big issue with me its just
> frustrating. You would think with modern technolgy as advanced as it is, a
> $1000.00+ machine would be able to keep the correct time.
>
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Dislike Vista as you choose. The time is maintained by the CMOS. Think
>> about it, how is an operating system dormant on a hard disk going to keep
>> time? I assume you know you need to have the system connected to update
>> time on the internet. most default to time.windows.com and I haven't
>> had
>> any problems with syncronisation.
>>
>>
>> "Mbradford" <> wrote in message
>> news:807C0483-7E35-4A46-AF76-...
>> > I've had the same problem with my Dell Inspiron 1501. When the
>> > 'Internet
>> > Time' settings tries to sync with the Internet Time server, I get an
>> > error
>> > message that says: "An error occured while Windows was synchronizing
>> > with
>> > time-nw.nist.gov"
>> >
>> > The same error message occurs with all the other sych options. Finally
>> > I
>> > choose to just not have it try to sych automatically. Still losing
>> > about 5
>> > minutes a week on the clock. I'm beginning to really dislike Vista.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Synapse Syndrome" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "petia k." <petia k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:EE4181AD-F68C-4900-8CE9-
>> >> > I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does
>> >> > not show the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I
>> >> > need to adjust it manually at least three times a day. How could it
>> >> > be fixed, so it will not be so annoying?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Use a different NTP server in the Internet Time tab. The default NTP
>> >> servers are overloaded and do not work for me.
>> >>
>> >> Find one that is close to you on the globe, and has a low ping time
>> >> from
>> >> your location.
>> >>
>> >> http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourc...of+NTP+servers
>> >>
>> >> ss.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:55:02 -0700, petia k. <petia
k.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I cannot find the way to fix the clock on my Windows Vista. It does not show
> the proper time and it is always behind the actual time. I need to adjust it
> manually at least three times a day. How could it be fixed, so it will not be
> so annoying?


You will undoubtedly get suggestions to change the motherboard
battery. Before you do so, be aware of the following:

Before anyone whose clock is running slow rushes out to buy a new
battery, he should first take note of whether he is losing time while
the computer is running or while it's powered off. If it's while
powered off, the problem *is* very likely the battery. But if it's
while running, it can *not* be the battery, because the battery isn't
used while the computer is running.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
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