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Bill, I got a computer question

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Vinny:
My computer every so often loses it's time by 3 hours. The first time it happened I just assumed it was the battery but it's happened 3 more times. I'm thinking that it happens when a certain website is visited and it resets the clock.

I have Microsoft spyware running and XP firewall but no anti virus installed (Mcaffee time ran out) and neither have detected anything so far.

Have you heard of this? If yes, what to do?

Thanks!

Vinny

wmccall:
Is this your home computer? Is it on a network with other computers? I've seen logging into servers change the time to that of the server.

Get a new anti-virus now, or you will be paying someone like me enough money for a new coverlifter. Are you on the east coast? I haven't heard of a website changing the time setting, but if your in Eastern time it might be some hooligan like Chas or Dr Spa.

This might take some detective work. Note the time everytime you shut down and startup the PC. The get used to checking it periodically especially when you visit sites that you frequent (voyeurweb for example ;D)

Vinny:
First off, how did you know about voyeurweb? ... hmmm!

It is my home computer and it's not on any network.  I know I need to get a virus scanning engine on but I'm waiting for a rebate for it. I have Mcaffee and can sometimes get it for free.

The only people who use it the most are myself and my oldest son and it's not really a big deal yet. I was thinking in terms that he or I visit a site that we log in and changes my clock. Originally, I thought it was my battery dying but tyupically lithium batteries last for about 3-4 years.

Whenever I ask my son if he noticed it changing, the answer is always no. I usually find it as I start up my computer reset it and it's good for days or weeks then I turn on and it has changed.

Now as far as paying someone to de virus my computer ... there's always Format C: and away it goes. If that don't work, $49 for a hard drive or at $299 for a computer ... hello Dell!

stuart:
I had a similar problem and installed adawareSE... It went away after that. If you don't already have SE you should download it, it's free.

Vinny:

--- Quote ---I had a similar problem and installed adawareSE... It went away after that. If you don't already have SE you should download it, it's free.
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Thanks for the tip, I'll try it!

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