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Windows Time frequently restarts or fails to maintain accurate time.

Windows Time frequently restarts or fails to maintain accurate time.

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CurlyFry0929
Junior Member
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01-25-2020, 10:32 PM
#1
Hey everyone, my computer time keeps shifting. I try to sync it with the internet clock, but it only works for a short while—then it jumps back to 10:47 PM and resets to 1:46 AM. It seems to lose sync after a few hours. I checked the CMOS battery, but it’s fine.
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CurlyFry0929
01-25-2020, 10:32 PM #1

Hey everyone, my computer time keeps shifting. I try to sync it with the internet clock, but it only works for a short while—then it jumps back to 10:47 PM and resets to 1:46 AM. It seems to lose sync after a few hours. I checked the CMOS battery, but it’s fine.

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Iam2GD4U
Member
189
02-14-2020, 01:27 AM
#2
I checked the CMOS battery by observing its behavior and ensuring it retained power during operation.
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Iam2GD4U
02-14-2020, 01:27 AM #2

I checked the CMOS battery by observing its behavior and ensuring it retained power during operation.

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Sara_Sampaio
Member
138
02-16-2020, 10:40 AM
#3
Only the CMOS battery affects the delay during reboot or shutdown. That makes it unlikely. Have you experimented with another NTP server?
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Sara_Sampaio
02-16-2020, 10:40 AM #3

Only the CMOS battery affects the delay during reboot or shutdown. That makes it unlikely. Have you experimented with another NTP server?

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dead1235
Junior Member
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02-20-2020, 04:10 PM
#4
Are the clocks aligned correctly in the system? If yes, it might be that MS's time server isn't functioning properly. Click your clock, adjust date/time, go to the internet time section, modify settings, and try using time.nist.gov.
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dead1235
02-20-2020, 04:10 PM #4

Are the clocks aligned correctly in the system? If yes, it might be that MS's time server isn't functioning properly. Click your clock, adjust date/time, go to the internet time section, modify settings, and try using time.nist.gov.

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amkli
Member
197
02-22-2020, 05:55 AM
#5
I updated it with a fresh version. @MrBucket101 Yes, I did too. @Snickerzz It's been happening for at least a month now. I've tested all the various servers they offer, and the timing is correct in the BIOS. I also verified it there.
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amkli
02-22-2020, 05:55 AM #5

I updated it with a fresh version. @MrBucket101 Yes, I did too. @Snickerzz It's been happening for at least a month now. I've tested all the various servers they offer, and the timing is correct in the BIOS. I also verified it there.

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AgentKonk
Junior Member
17
02-22-2020, 06:25 AM
#6
Switching to the Pacific Time zone and then back to your original setting.
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AgentKonk
02-22-2020, 06:25 AM #6

Switching to the Pacific Time zone and then back to your original setting.

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RG48
Posting Freak
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02-23-2020, 06:51 AM
#7
I haven't tried that before. It might take some time for it to sync again, and I'll let you know once I find out if it works! Hopefully this helps, since it's really frustrating.
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RG48
02-23-2020, 06:51 AM #7

I haven't tried that before. It might take some time for it to sync again, and I'll let you know once I find out if it works! Hopefully this helps, since it's really frustrating.

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FamusLuna
Member
202
02-24-2020, 12:50 AM
#8
Hi, You mentioned it isn't related to CMOS. It might be due to APM or Advanced Power Management affecting system time. Try setting up CMOS and turning off APM/Power Management to see if the problem persists. If it works, reach out to the motherboard or computer maker for a BIOS update.
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FamusLuna
02-24-2020, 12:50 AM #8

Hi, You mentioned it isn't related to CMOS. It might be due to APM or Advanced Power Management affecting system time. Try setting up CMOS and turning off APM/Power Management to see if the problem persists. If it works, reach out to the motherboard or computer maker for a BIOS update.