Clock Slow

Question

I had to reformat my computer at the beginning of June. Since then I've noticed my clock in the sys tray has been off by sometimes up to a half hour. If I restart my computer the correct time comes up. I've tried the suggestion of going through the BIOS to correct the system clock but found it to be correct so I don't know why the clock is slow. I've also read that the Norton Antivirus has conflicted with the clock...does McAfee as well? I'm just hoping I don't end up having to do another reformat. Thanks for your help:-) Teresa

Smashdamit · Answer

right click on the clock.Adjust date/time-Internet time.Uncheck the 'automatically syncro' box

shesagordie · Answer

Hi,

This is easy to fix. Go to World Time Server http://www.worldtimeserver.com and download Atomic Clock Sync, which is free. When you run this program, it will query the atomic clock at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. If the difference is more than 15 seconds, it will automatically adjust your system’s clock. Windows has this feature built-in. In the Control Panel, open the Date and Time icon. Then, click the tab marked Internet Time and be sure there is a check mark before "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server."

Bev.

olefin56 · Answer

Hi Teresa, I use Rocket.Time. It isa free small program that will reset your Windows clock and keep itaccurate to the second.It works great with all Windows including XP.It is a better design than (Atomic clock) for Rocket.Time will reset your clock asoften as you desire. Atomic clock only allows one setting each day.One setting a day wasn't enough to keep my clock accurate, I have Rocket. Timesetup to reset every 4 hours. Rocket.Time comes with an uninstall.I tried both of them. Dayton Dimension 8200 @ 1.8GHzIn Service 12/06/01512MB RDRAM, 40GB, HD21 in. P1130 Trinitron Monitor64MB NIVIDIA GeForce2 MX Windows XP HomeToshiba PCX1100 Cable ModemLinksys BEF SR41 RouterIE 6.02, Communicator 4.9 and 6.2Zone Alarm Criminals Love Gun Control

Cajungirl2 · Answer

Hi. You mentioned it works with all Windows programs...does that include WIN 98? Thanks, Teresa

Cajungirl2 · Answer

Hi. Thanks for the response. I guess I should have noted that I have Windows 98 not XP. The only thing I get when I go to adjust my clock is the date/time tab. There is no internet sync. Teresa

olefin56 · Answer

Hi Teresa,From Rocket.Time site:'If you are a PC user running Windows, you can download this lightweight Atomic Clock program free of charge. This utility will bring atomic clock accuracy to your computer and we offer it with our compliments.'I have Rocket.Time running on W-95 and XP.Dayton Dimension 8200 @ 1.8GHzIn Service 12/06/01512MB RDRAM, 40GB, HD21 in. P1130 Trinitron Monitor64MB NIVIDIA GeForce2 MX Windows XP HomeToshiba PCX1100 Cable ModemLinksys BEF SR41 RouterIE 6.02, Communicator 4.9 and 6.2Zone Alarm Criminals Love Gun Control Message Edited on 06/25/02 03:16PM by olefin56

tizzy · Answer

I had the same problem with XP that was set on the Windows.time.gov but it never could connect properly. I tried the Rocket time and as I looked in the Error Logs today I find a hundred or so errors where the auto clock could not make contact with Rocket Time. Anyone have a RELIABLY site address to put in place of the Windows.time ?
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