Is your computer showing an incorrect date and time?
This can be a highly frustrating and also a problematic experience especially when accessing applications, emails and calendar. But what is causing this problem and how can you
resolve this date and time issue. Today we will explore the immediate steps you can take to resolve your computer’s wrong date and time.
To first ensure that you actually have a faulty PC system clock, you should be testing your system by restarting your computer. First, try setting the clock and date to the correct time, then shut your computer completely down. Once all power to the computer is off, then switch your PC back on again. Upon Windows loading, check the clock and date in the tray icon located at the bottom right of your screen. You can click on to the clock to bring up the calendar to check that the date has been retained. However if you find that this is not the case then you likely have a failed battery on your computers motherboard.
How to replace the computer’s motherboard battery
To resolve this problem you will need to open up your computer’s case to access the internal motherboard. Ensure that your Computer is unplugged with no power before you attempt this. At the center of your computer’s motherboard is a small round lithium battery that powers your computer’s internal digital clock system. When this battery eventually runs out, then it can no longer store your computer’s correct date and time, sometimes returning to its factory setting. To fix this problem you will need to replace your battery with a new one. You can purchase a replacement battery from any computer store. You will need to unclip the old battery to pop it out before seating the new battery in its place. Once secured in the correct direction, attach and close the PC case and connect the power supply back on.
How to set the date and time in your computer’s BIOS
Once you load your PC back up on boot you should see the option to access your systems BIOS settings. Usually you will be prompted to do this by press the relevant key on your keyboard before Windows loads. Now that you have the BIOS screen open, use the keyboard keys to select the Set Date/Time option and enter the correct data. Once you have set the date and time, save and exit the BIOS screen to boot Windows. You should now notice that when Windows loads you will see the correct time in the Desktop tray bar.
We hope that this article has helped to explain what can cause your PC to lose the time and date and how you can fix this problem. Having the correct date and time is important for your system to run effectively and for you to ensure that your programs do not experience any corruption issues.
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