This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment There could be a software conflict going on somewhere that's causing you to lose time, or as already mentioned, a motherboard/CMOS battery problem. You don't want that battery to fail btw. Jonathan Finger RPT That's what I was referring to..... let me see if I can find the info = for you. Ah, I think this may help: Your computer may be losing time due a screen saver or third party = utility causing the time to decrease significantly, an issue with APM = (Advanced Power Management), or a dying CMOS battery. You also may be = experiencing system slowdown from application programs using up memory = resources.=20 Screen savers or third party utilities can cause the time to stop or = drastically slow down the clock. To test, disable any screen savers. = Then, enter CTRL-ALT-DELETE and attempt to END TASK on all background = programs or TSR (Terminate And Stay Resident) programs. If this does = resolve your issue, then reboot the computer and determine one-by-one = exactly which program was causing the problem.=20 APM can interfere with the computer keeping time. Test by entering CMOS = and disabling APM or Power Management. If this does resolve your issue, = you may consider leaving it disabled or a BIOS update may help. Consult = with the motherboard manufacturer or computer manufacturer regarding a = possible BIOS update.=20 Like all batteries, the CMOS battery can become bad. If your battery is = replaceable, make sure to copy the CMOS settings before removing the old = battery. Take the old battery with you when purchasing the new one to = ensure that you get the correct replacement. Install the new battery = using proper ESD (electrostatic discharge ) procedures. Then, power on = the computer, enter the BIOS setup, reset the date and time, and = re-enter your other CMOS settings.=20 The System Resource Meter will show you if an application program is = using up resources and can be loaded from Windows 98 Add/Remove = Programs. As you load each program, check the meter to see if that = program significantly reduced resources. The System Monitor is another = tool that provides a graphic snapshot of system processes, including = memory usage and CPU usage. Use these tools to gain more information = about what is happening to slow down your PC. Hope that helps, Avery. Kevin ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/db/b6/75/ff/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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