Tech Help Computer clock resets every time I boot

Dr. Doctor (inactive)

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I dual-boot Windows 8.1 and Linux Mint 17.2. I've noticed that whenever I boot to Windows, the time is set four hours ahead. The only way to fix it is forcing Windows to sync with a time server other than the Windows one.

Has anyone had this problem?
 
go in to your clock settings sounds like you have it set for wrong time zone
 
I've seen this happen on older motherboards. The CMOS / BIOS Battery is dead and needs to be replaced. Lookup your motherboard schematics on google and see where the battery is, you'll need to replace it.
 
I recommend checking into hunters response first before replacing your bios battery
 
I actually have this issue as well. It's super odd. ASUS motherboard.
 
You want to make sure that linux is not using auto sync this can cause this issue If it does not i would check the MBoard setting on mine I can set a time zone for my internal clock just make sure that is set properly and i would then recommend getting a new MBoard batt <-- last resort
 
1010101Binary said:
I've seen this happen on older motherboards. The CMOS / BIOS Battery is dead and needs to be replaced. Lookup your motherboard schematics on google and see where the battery is, you'll need to replace it.
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Ya, most likely it is your motherboard battery. Check out what kind it is and go buy a new one, they are pretty simple to find (like watch batteries)
 
It does sound like a mobo battery issue however, what distro of linux are you running? Most distros will NEVER modify your bios on a basic personal computer. Aswell, the way system time works on Linux is different from windows. The time service on a linux install will in most desktop distros(ubuntu,fedora,etc.) will automatically sync the time based on selected timezone on startup/internet connection whereas windows does not.


Also, please keep in mind there is some risk with replacing the mobo battery, be sure to read the mobo manual to be sure your doing it right. Placing the wrong sized battery in such place can cause some pretty wacky issues.


CORRECTION: Just saw you mentioned you are using linux mint. As far as I know that would not be affecting the bios in anyway. I would suggest pulling your manual for the mobo you have and replace the battery.
 
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Maybe this will help seemed to help a lot of people on win8 with clock issues posted from Microsoft.

NOTE: 1 other thing you should check from my knowledge is your Bio's settings with clock that would be first choice then proceed with other fixes many issues you can simple google on this error. Seem to be on every version people have had issues.


1. Go to the Start Screen, Right-click to get the "All Apps" icon in the lower right of the screen, and click it.
2. Select "Control Panel"
3. From Control Panel, navigate to "System and Security" >> "Clock, Language, and Region" >> "Date and Time"
4. Click the "Internet Time" tab, and change the server to "time.nist.gov", then click update.
5. Check if the correct time is displayed with the "auto DST option"
 
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