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Change date/time in BIOS or Windows?

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maximemeuse Posted messages 1592 Status Member -  
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Hello,

I bought a second-hand computer with a Pentium 4 and I noticed that the date and time are not correct (January 1, 2002) and every day the date doesn't advance at all! And the time is: 6:11 PM.

Do I need to adjust it in the BIOS or through Windows? It's strange... (where normally with XP the date updates, I think)

Thanks in advance for helping me.
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    parisestmagic63 Posted messages 1298 Status Member 105
     
    You can try to enter your BIOS to change the time but be careful not to modify anything else.
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  2. Dora The Explorer Posted messages 3447 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   854
     
    Hello!

    Try this first on Windows: click on the time in the taskbar, a window will open, and you should be able to modify it.

    Otherwise, see here.
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    1. doublecorps
       
      it doesn't work often
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  3. maximemeuse Posted messages 1592 Status Member 43
     
    I did it on Windows, it works!

    I even saved it in the BIOS to make sure it’s properly saved.

    See you and thanks for your advice!
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    1. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 485
       
      Uh, small nuance, it's useless to put it in the BIOS, that's what Windows does anyway.
      On the other hand, if the date goes back to 2000, it might be a sign that the motherboard battery is dead.

      To be sure, just turn off the PC for a few minutes and unplug it.

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  4. maximemeuse Posted messages 1592 Status Member 43
     
    OK, because if it's not a good battery, is there a risk?

    I have a PC from the same era, late 2001 (the same ATX case, in fact) with an MSI motherboard that suddenly "smoked." Could the battery still be good?

    Otherwise, when you mention a store, what kind are you referring to?
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    1. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 485
       
      If it's not the same, yes there is a risk.
      A computer store.

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  6. maximemeuse Posted messages 1592 Status Member 43
     
    Ok, and if the battery is dead, does it change easily? And are all batteries compatible with motherboards? Does it cost a lot?

    I will check that after, then I'm going to play on the PC.
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    1. madmyke Posted messages 52304 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 485
       
      These are rechargeable "button" batteries and, with a little care, they are very easy to change.
      I don't know the price, but I don't think it's expensive. However, you need to make sure to get the compatible battery for your motherboard, as the size and voltage can vary. It's best to remove it, check the type, and go to a store to ask for a new one.

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