System Clock keeps running to fast

How much time is your clock gaining? Here's one thing you can do to find the root cause. Set your clock to a known good source (like nist.gov), then run your computer until it is obviously fast. Then shut down your computer and restart. Does the time fix itself? If so, the problem isn't your CMOS clock, it's your timer interrupt.

Not that knowing the cause will help fix the problem. On XP, you can fix it by using NET TIME in a scheduled task, or use w32tm (as long as you have network connection to a good time source). If you are really curious, w32tm can also tell you how far each computer is drifting.

Replace the battery on the motherboard. They can run fast when the battery is low. The batteries tend to last ~2-3 yrs.

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Ron

Message Edited by RoHe on 11-01-2007 05:09 PM

The battery wouldn't explain a fast clock while the system is on, only if it gains or loses time when the system is off.

The clock runs anywhere between 5 - 10 minutes fast before I see it & then change it. Thanks for the info. We will see what works.

I stick by my previous post...change the battery. :D

Ron