System clock running way slow

In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast. Lately, it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What does
this indicate about my system?

If the slowdown is while the system is switched on - then you are probably
running a CPU-intensive program now rather than earlier .
If you haven't made any system changes, perhaps you should check for
malware....
You may already have a virus/spyware hijack

download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
viruses are not present on your PC
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

- update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.

Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
CoolWebSearch hijacker.
http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html

Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/

download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install,
update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from
your system.

post back with your results

OTOH, if the clock is losing time only when the machine is powered down,
suspect the CMOS battery - and have it changed (or change it yourself)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Larry" wrote in message
...
In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast. Lately, it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What does
this indicate about my system?

The clock is running slow while the system is running.

I'll do a virus scan and an AdAware scan. I don't have CW shredder so
I'll have to get that.

Do you feel that a clock slowdown like this is due to software issues
rather than a mechnical problem with the computer itself?

Thanks,



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If the slowdown is while the system is switched on - then you are
probably
running a CPU-intensive program now rather than earlier .
If you haven't made any system changes, perhaps you should check for
malware....
You may already have a virus/spyware hijack

download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
A-V-disabling
viruses are not present on your PC
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

- update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.

Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
CoolWebSearch hijacker.
http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html

Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/

download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
install,
update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties
from
your system.

post back with your results

OTOH, if the clock is losing time only when the machine is powered
down,
suspect the CMOS battery - and have it changed (or change it yourself)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
"Larry" wrote in message
...
In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast. Lately,
it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What does
this indicate about my system?

The clock is not mechanical - so it almost has to be software-related!g.


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

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"Larry" wrote in message
...

The clock is running slow while the system is running.

I'll do a virus scan and an AdAware scan. I don't have CW shredder so
I'll have to get that.

Do you feel that a clock slowdown like this is due to software issues
rather than a mechnical problem with the computer itself?

Thanks,



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If the slowdown is while the system is switched on - then you are
probably
running a CPU-intensive program now rather than earlier .
If you haven't made any system changes, perhaps you should check for
malware....
You may already have a virus/spyware hijack

download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
A-V-disabling
viruses are not present on your PC
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

- update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files.

Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
CoolWebSearch hijacker.
http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html

Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/

download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
install,
update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties
from
your system.

post back with your results

OTOH, if the clock is losing time only when the machine is powered
down,
suspect the CMOS battery - and have it changed (or change it yourself)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
"Larry" wrote in message
...
In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast. Lately,
it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What does
this indicate about my system?

Good. I thought maybe it was a sign that something of an electronic
nature was fading out in the computer itself.


"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
The clock is not mechanical - so it almost has to be
software-related!g.


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
"Larry" wrote in message
...

The clock is running slow while the system is running.

I'll do a virus scan and an AdAware scan. I don't have CW shredder
so
I'll have to get that.

Do you feel that a clock slowdown like this is due to software
issues
rather than a mechnical problem with the computer itself?

Thanks,



"Noel Paton" wrote in message
...
If the slowdown is while the system is switched on - then you are
probably
running a CPU-intensive program now rather than earlier .
If you haven't made any system changes, perhaps you should check
for
malware....
You may already have a virus/spyware hijack

download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that
A-V-disabling
viruses are not present on your PC
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp

- update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all
files.

Reboot to Safe Mode and run CWShredder - to remove variants of the
CoolWebSearch hijacker.
http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html

Use CWShredder, the removal tool:
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/

download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com,
install,
update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such
nasties
from
your system.

post back with your results

OTOH, if the clock is losing time only when the machine is powered
down,
suspect the CMOS battery - and have it changed (or change it
yourself)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages
to
NG's
"Larry" wrote in message
...
In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast.
Lately,
it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What
does
this indicate about my system?

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:00:31 -0500, "Larry"
wrote:

In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast. Lately, it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What does
this indicate about my system?

Some programs, games and screensavers use a timing routine that will
affect the system clock. Try the blank screen for a screensaver for
awhile. Also a Norton AV feature that loads at boot may affect the
clock.

When you boot up is the clock correct each time or does the loss
accumulate?

When you boot go to the Command Prompt and enter TIME. Check that
after a fairly long session.

Regards,

Bill Watt
Computer Help and Information http://home.ptd.net/~bwatt/

Windows Clock on Taskbar and in Date/Time Tool Loses Time
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=189706
--
Regards


Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo



"Larry" wrote in message
...
In the past, the clock in my Windows 98 ran slightly fast. Lately, it's
running extremely slow--by as much as 15 minutes per day. What does
this indicate about my system?