Q77262: Incorrect Date on Vendex Headstart XT Computer

Article: Q77262
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:3.x,4.x,5.x,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): msdos
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 3.1, 3.2, 3.21, 3.3, 3.3a, 4.0, 4.01, 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.

Additional query words: 6.22 3.00 3.10 3.30 3.30a 4.00 4.01 5.00 5.00a 6.00 6.20 3rdparty

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Keywords          : msdos 
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS321 kbMSDOS400 kbMSDOS320 kbMSDOS330a kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS310 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS330 kbMSDOS401 kbMSDOS500a
Version           : MS-DOS:3.x,4.x,5.x,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22

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