Dell Time Keeping Utility, A01

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Dell systems with factory installed Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Home may lose time. Time loss rate has been reported as high as a 20 minute loss per hour.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fix for Windows XP system clock losing time.
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Version

A01, A01

Release date

23 May 2002

Download Type

Patch/Upgrade

Category

System Utilities

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats

File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: Time.exe
File Size: 30.5 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
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Download and copy the Time.exe to your hard drive then double click
on the file.
Follow the instructions on your screen.

1. Select the "Install Now" button below to run the tsreset.bat file.
2. A Command Prompt (DOS) box will appear on you desktop with the
following: The Windows Time Service Is Stopping.
3. A series of DOS commands will then run correcting the time issue.
Note: the error message “access is denied” will appear. However, this is
normal and expected. It will not prevent this file from correcting your
time loss issue.
4. The Command Prompt (DOS) box will close when the installation is
completed.
5. Click on the START button.
6. Click TURN OFF COMPUTER in the lower right portion of the menu.
7. The Turn Off Computer dialog box will appear.
8. Select RESTART.
9. Once Windows XP has rebooted your system is ready for use.

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