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    Automatically update time

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by snowcube, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. snowcube

    snowcube Newbie

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    Is there a software that can automatically update system time each time windows is started. RTC battery is dead.
     
    snowcube, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. Nebelwand

    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    w32tm.exe /resync in a batch file in your startup group should do it (assuming sufficient privileges).

    Here's a small third-party app with a GUI if you prefer that (you want the "Auto sync at program startup" option).
     
    Nebelwand, Aug 27, 2009
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You could also change the RTC battery - if you don't want to do it yourself, ask a computer repair shop about the costs.
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 28, 2009
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    awesome! +1! Great little app to have around.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 29, 2009
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  5. Nebelwand

    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    Prepare to be fleeced though, most of them love to overcharge for the battery itself (usually a standard CR2032 lithium button cell - I get them for 35 Euro cents from an electronics supplier) and what is literally a two minute job (unless you have a case that's welded shut or horribly cluttered, then it may take five :p).
     
    Nebelwand, Aug 29, 2009
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