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Old 3rd July 2004 | 10:44
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Slow Computer Clock

Some time ago I asked what might cause a computer clock to run slow, 5-10 mins in 24hrs. The popular answer was to change the battery...I did this recently and it makes no difference. I am running W98se, 300Mhz, 128RAM, all AV up to date, no ads or spyware.
I do have a couple of progs to sync the time but I'd still like to know what causes the problem.
Can anyone suggest what to try (apart from a new computer!!)
Thanks in advance.
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Old 3rd July 2004 | 11:10
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Hi Roach,

Have a read here and see if that helps..

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;189706

Cheers

Liam
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Old 3rd July 2004 | 15:21
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roach,

Another cause of slow clocks in Antivirus Programs. You could try uninstalling yours and see if your comp still loses time.

Take Care,

Richard

P.S. Mobo Clocks are very cheap and inaccurate. (The main reason M$ put a clock update via the web in WinXP.)
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Old 3rd July 2004 | 17:02
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Thanks for the help. I do leave the PC on all the time and have AV on so I guess it is down to Microsoft and W98!!
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Old 5th July 2004 | 15:41
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roach,

Do run:

Trend Micro's HouseCall

Some Viruses have been known to cause the same symptoms. (This way we also make sure your AV Program is working.)

Take Care,

Richard
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