Cannot change or correct computer time (Windows 7). Not timezone issue


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    Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)
       #1

    Cannot change or correct computer time (Windows 7). Not timezone issue


    The clock on my computer is approximately 15 minutes slow. If I manually change it, or force an online update, it briefly shows the correct time before reverting back to the incorrect time.
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  2. Posts : 1,872
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
       #2

    Have you tried changing it in the BIOS?
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  3. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #3

    I was going to suggest changing your bios battery but if it's changing while on then that's out. How are you connecting to the internet wireless or wired just curious. In your Date and Time Settings under Internet Time mine shows: Sync with Internet server and in the drop down box: (time.windows.com)
    Double check that and get back to us.
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit)
    Thread Starter
       #4

    pbcopter said:
    Have you tried changing it in the BIOS?
    I have now, and it's now 3 minutes slow instead of 15 minutes slow. I still can't change it from Windows though.

    linnemeyerhere said:
    How are you connecting to the internet wireless or wired just curious. In your Date and Time Settings under Internet Time mine shows: Sync with Internet server and in the drop down box: (time.windows.com)
    Same as you here.

    My paranoid theory? Some time-limited trial software didn't want me changing the time / date to avoid it running out. Haha, never heard of that before, though.
    Last edited by PaulBlay; 21 Sep 2013 at 10:47. Reason: Avoid double posting
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  5. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #5

    Well then change the bios to 3 minutes faster and see if you get closer to the actual time. lol
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