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When I start my system, every time my system time is wrong. I think this is some hardware problem. Or could it be something else? Please advice.

How can I auto synchronize time with a time server? I have tried Windows default time synchronization , but failed. Any other ways? Please help me.

Thanks in advance!

James Bruce
2012-01-30 10:12:00
Just to add, time syncronization using internet time requires that the date time on your computer be *mostly right*, like within a few hours of deviation. At least, thats how it used to be. You can't just ignore a failed CMOS battery and hope internet time will fix it for you. 
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Rahul Rathore
2012-01-30 15:53:00
You are right, i have to change my CMOS battery...because above technique i have already tried.
FIDELIS
2012-01-30 08:05:00
Hello, to check if the problem is with an specific time server, try changing server:XP:-- right click on time in taskbar-- adjust date and time-- click on internet time-- make sure Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server is selected-- click on down arrow next to server-- choose a different server-- click on update now-- click on apply and then ok.WINDOWS 7:-- right click on time in taskbar-- select adjust date and time-- click on internet tab-- click on change settings and provide password if needed-- make sure synchronized with an Internet time server is selected-- click on down arrow and selected a different server-- click on update now-- click on ok-- click on apply and then ok.You should try changing the CMOS battery.
Oron Joffe
2012-01-29 23:27:00
If the time is *always* wrong, your backup battery is dead. Open the PC and look for a small button battery (usually CR2016 or CR2032), remove it, noting the polarity, and replace it.
Jay.0
2012-01-29 22:57:00
Double click on the time displayed in the taskbar. and select a server to synchronize system time.[BROKEN LINK REMOVED]
2012-01-29 20:55:00
Control panel --> Date and time --> choose internet time tab --> click synchronize with internet time and then update now button. Your date & time will be reset  with internet according your locationtry to reset cmos battery or to replace with a new one.