System date changed by itself

[jsampson45]

I lost some important files and could not understand why my software was not writing files to the computer although the data was available in memory. I tracked down the problem to the fact that the files were there but datestamped 1 September instead of today, and the system date was in fact showing as 1 September. What would cause this and how can it be prevented (Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit)?

 

[mrjimphelps]

Perhaps your CMOS battery needs changing?

 

[RoWin7]

*You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead - your next stop, the Twilight Zone!*

 

[mrjimphelps]

*You're traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead - your next stop, the Twilight Zone!*

Sometimes that's all you have to go on when trying to fix these issues!

 

[Anak]

Hi js,

In the same vein as what Jim said, I'd just go and get a new one, cost maybe 3.72BGP Intellect should have them, they're usually a CR2032

. Unless you have a manual from Intellect that tells you what the battery # is you'll have to remove the outer case of your machine to check for it. See how to change a CMOS battery link below and when inside the case be aware of the ESD danger, all you have to do is touch the case with your finger to relieve the static charge, some will use a ESD strap. while working inside the case.

Then while your there ask how to get into your BIOS because you'll have to reset the time there and check it within windows. There shouldn't be any other changes to your BIOS: Date and Time - Change
Also ask if the battery is sitting in a clipped holder or if it's in a holder and soldered in This one is sitting in a clip:


And if you're having trouble finding the battery get the make and model of your motherboard (MB) and we can help locate it for you, even better, take a shot of the MB or a snip of an existing pix and post that: Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

This link suggests that you do reset the BIOS to its default values, but you'll still have to check the time, have you done any overclocking to the BIOS? How to replace the CMOS battery

Of course, this can all be avoided if your machine is still under warranty with Intellect, have them do it especially if it's soldered in, unless the warranty is out and you're handy with a soldering iron you're looking at their or another shop's service charge plus parts.