Service Pack 3

"Terry" <none.DeleteThis@000.com> wrote in message
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> My OS is WINXP Home Edition SP3 running on an HP Pavilion a450n
> computer. About 3 weeks ago I updated to WINXP SP3. For about 2 weeks
> all was fine. About a week ago I noticed that my Date/Time was wrong.
> I would correct it but every time I shut down & rebooted the wrong
> date & time is indicated. Also,my computer power cord is plugged into
> a power strip. I turn on the power strip & then press the power on
> button on the front of the computer & the boot up begins. Now as soon
> as I turn on the power strip the computer turns on by itself without
> me having to press the power button. Can I use a Restore Point before
> I downloaded SP3 or am I stuck with it?
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You need to replace the battery on your motherboard. That should cure the
problem you're having with the date & time. Take a look at these articles for
more info.

How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC
http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp

How to Install a CMOS Battery
http://www.smartcomputing.com/Editorial/article.asp?article=articles/2.../w1510/

As for the startup issue, as has already been pointed out, you need to enter
your computer's BIOS setup program and change one of the settings. Look for a
notice when you start your computer that says something like Press F2 for Setup
or Setup = F2. That will tell you which key you have to hit to enter BIOS setup.
In the setup program, look for a Power section. Look for a setting related to
power failure. Changing it might solve this issue.

Good luck

Nepatsfan