Win98 Clock

[ThaVolt]

Hi I noticed my clock is not precise, when i set it right to like 19:00 after one hour its not 20:00 but 19:59, this goes on.. so my time is never right is there anyway to change this? not that its a big deal but it just sucks, they made place for a clock that doesn't even work proper!

Thanks in advance,

Jelmer

PS sorry for the bad explanation but i didn't know the word in english

 

[mudskipper]

To track it down, do the following....

1)Boot to a command prompt (either by floppy or command prompt only from the startup menu.
2)Type time and hit enter.
3)let it sit for a couple of hours
4)Type time and hit enter

Is the time correct? If so, then your clock itself is fine. If not, then your issue is with your motherboard, not windows.

If the time is correct, then boot into safe mode. Note the time, let it sit. If it is correct after a few hours, then start using MSCONFIG to slowly narrow down software until the problem goes away.

I have seen this issue be online stock tickers, screensavers, and many other programs. Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- "A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!"

 

[cdogg]

Just know that there are 2 clocks running when Windows is running - BIOS/CMOS clock and "virtual" software clock. This software clock syncs itself with the BIOS/CMOS clock at startup. After that, it's on its own.

The time test that mudskipper gave is an excellent way to determine which clock is having the problem. If the time stays correct each time you check it from a DOS prompt, then the BIOS/CMOS clock is OK. In this case, you'll notice that a reboot will correct the problem.

There are many reasons why this might happen. Especially in Windows 95/98/ME, low resources is the #1 cause. There are many solutions listed in the FAQ section of this forum. Try and make sure your resources never drop below 70% to avoid problems with your Windows clock.

To check the percentage:
- right-click "My Computer" and go to Properties
- click the Performance tab


~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[ThaVolt]

hmm thanks for the awnsers i geuss its the resources thing its low 3%!!!!!!!!!!!! i knew this but i never payed much attention to this.. so i will try to free this up?! is there a good way of doing this i was thinking of just stop programs on start up?

 

[PeteH2]

Release some resources by not having programs in the Windows \ start menu.

Clear out the icons in the system tray next to the clock (except anti virus software).
In IE, delete your temporary internet files and set the amount saved to 2Mb.
Delete files older than a week in C:\WINDOWS\TEMP & C:\TEMP
Run Scandisk, and finally defrag the hard disk.

Whilst this is by no way an exhaustive list, it should get your resources up and make your PC run a little better

HTH

Pete...

 

[mudskipper]

WOW!!! I have only seen 1 computer EVER that could still operate (halfway decently) with under 5% resources!!! Kudos to your computer! LOL

Like suggested before--remove some of that startup software! You will LOVE the performance increase on your PC! Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- "A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!"