I have a query about the computer clock in Win 95 that’s displayed at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. For the past week every time I have turned on the computer, the wrong time has been displayed. To fix it, I have to go into Time/Date and manually change it. I don’t understand why this is happening because I have done nothing to the computer clock at all. Please help.

There are generally two things which would cause your Windows clock to be displaying the incorrect time. Firstly, it could be that your BIOS clock is incorrect. To check/fix this during the actual system startup (ie. when the memory test, etc… takes place) press the ‘DEL’ key (or the key specific for your type of system) to open the BIOS setup. If the key for your system to open the BIOS setup isn’t ‘DEL’ then the key you should use is normally displayed when the memory test takes place near the bottom of the screen. When you have entered the BIOS setup go into the ‘Standard BIOS Setup’ (or alike - it is normally the first option on the menu). When this is displayed you can edit the date and time of your computer’s clock. If it is incorrect, set the correct time but if it is correct, do not touch anything. Escape out of that menu and exit the BIOS setup by using the ‘Quit without saving’ selection. NB: Be very careful when in the BIOS setup since it is a major nerve center in your computer. If this does not solve your problem, one possibility is the battery on your motherboard has gone (or is going) flat. The battery on your motherboard (depending on which brand you have) is normally a button battery and is very inexpensive to replace. The function of these batteries is to keep time when your computer is switched off. The process of changing the battery itself is simple enough, however some precautions need to be taken. Make sure to switch off and unplug the computer from the mains (and wait for electrical circuits to discharge before going in). Also, make sure that you touch the chassis of the computer before touching any of the electrical components to discharge any static electricity. Another suggestion is to buy an earth strap to put on your wrist (these can be purchased from most electronics stores). It may be a good idea to get a computer technician to do the battery change for you because there is a chance that your BIOS settings get wiped,in which case ,the technician could restore the settings for you.