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The motherboard battery, also known as the CMOS battery, is a small coin-cell battery on the motherboard that maintains system settings like the date and time when the computer is powered off. When this battery fails, Windows 11 users may experience the system date resetting to an earlier year, such as 2006. This issue is a common hardware-related problem discussed on WindowsForum.com, where users seek troubleshooting steps to identify and replace a failing motherboard battery to restore correct system time and settings.
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    Windows 11 System Resetting Date to 2006: Causes and Fixes

    In a peculiar twist, Windows 11 users have reported their systems inexplicably resetting the system date to 2006, reminiscent of the Windows Vista era. This anomaly has sparked discussions across tech forums and communities, drawing parallels to similar issues encountered during Vista's tenure...
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