Why would a Windows 2003 server clock reset during a reboot

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After a reboot the windows time reset itself to 26 March 2007. This meant it could not connect to any other servers in the domain. We have set the time to the correct value but we are having intermittent NetBios name problems. I want to understand whether the clock resetting is a red herring or a clue to the problem.

Best Answer

Is the hardware clock set correctly?

You could also have a dead BIOS battery, causing the hardware clock to reset to a default if the power is removed.