[Prodigal Son]

As for the clock.... double click it in the tray, and set it.

Yeah, I've done that about half a dozen times. Every time we cut the thing off and back on it not only doesn't have the correct time but it doesn't show the correct date either.

[HairOfTheDog]

Sure you have clicked Apply and OK instead of cancel? Try the system clock in control panels somewhere....

[Petronski]

Seems to me you might have a bad battery. There's a little watch battery on the motherboard designed to keep the clock running when the computer is off. If the computer is still under warranty, you'd better call them.

[tjblair]

are you sure your "real time clock" is set right(in the BIOS)?

[unixfox]

You need to check the internal clock which can be set in the BIOS. Generally this is done by restarting the computer and just before it boots you will need to enter the system BIOS utilities by pressing a specific key (usually displayed on the screen) such as the DEL key, F10 key or maybe even a combination of keys.

When you finally get into the BIOS settings you should see an option to change the system time. If the clock still fails after you change it in the BIOS you may need to have the internal battery changed.