Incorrect Date on Vendex Headstart XT Computer (77262)



The information in this article applies to:
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.1
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.2
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.21
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3a
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22

This article was previously published under Q77262

SYMPTOMS

After Microsoft MS-DOS version 5.0 or later as been installed on a Vendex Headstart XT computer, the date will not display correctly. When the correct date is set, this system continues to display the incorrect year.

CAUSE

A file called ST.COM is responsible for maintaining the correct date and time on the Vendex Headstart XT computer. ST.COM was written specifically for this computer for use with MS-DOS version 3.2 ONLY. This file will not maintain the correct year under any other version of MS-DOS. However, the time, month, and day settings will be correctly maintained by ST.COM. According to Philips technical support, the only workaround is to purchase a compatible 8-bit clock card to maintain proper settings.

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Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 5/12/2003
Keywords: KB77262