topic Help, my computer clock goes AWOL in PCs & Accessories

Help, my computer clock goes AWOL

derek0349 — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:47:48 GMT

I have just bought a superb Vaio but the computer clock has a mind of its own! It never keeps the correct time and the date is constantly changing on its own. Any ideas how I can correct this?

Re: Help, my computer clock goes AWOL

Blencogo — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:22:43 GMT

Hi derek0349 and welcome to Club Vaio.

What have you tried? Have you set the Date/Time/Time Zone? Are you connected to a Time Server?

Run through this procedure: -

http://www.ehow.com/how_2056384_change-date-time-windows-vista.html

If that does not work, come back and tell us when this happens - is it when the computer is first started? It could be many things like the CMOS battery but I expect it will be something simpler.

Re: Help, my computer clock goes AWOL

derek0349 — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:54:01 GMT

I have tried everything suggested. The clock and date is wrong everytime I log on to the computer. It is fine while it is running but when I shut down and open up again it is incorrect.

Re: Help, my computer clock goes AWOL

Blencogo — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:53:50 GMT

It sounds like the CMOS battery, which keeps the time when your Vaio is powered down, is either faulty or has a bad contact.

You will need to contact Sony Vaio-Link Support here: -

http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/contacts/contacts.asp?site=voe_en_GB_cons&tp=vaio&cm=phone&cc=UK

Or if you have just bought the Vaio, take it back and ask for a replacement.