Internet Time Tab greyed out

[John A]

I have just noticed that on my 1 yr old Dell Notebook, the Internet
Time tab on the Date & Time Properties window is all greyed out.
Checking the list of services, Windows Time (W32Time) is not listed.

Has anyone got any clues on this?

Thanks

John

Dell notebook with fully updated XP SP2, 1Gb RAM, Kaspersky AV, XP
firewall, Superantispyware Pro

 

[windmap]

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[John A]

Thanks for your reply

Definitely no malware on this computer.

 

[windmap]

See if this helps

A Windows XP based-computer may not synchronize the clock with an Internet
time server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909279/en-us

Also perform system restore to a nearest point when your computer was
working fine

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Go to Start/Run and type in: cmd
At the prompt, type in:

1. Start->Run cmd.exe
2. net stop w32time
3. w32tm /unregister [ignore error message]
4. w32tm /unregister
5. w32tm /register
6. net start w32time

Added info: http://www.eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=36&eventno=1405
More info: http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/service/time-servers.html

Also check your settings here:

Restrict Users from Changing the Time: For Pro

a. Start/Run/gpedit.msc
b. Computer Configuration/Windows Settings/Security
Settings/Local Polices/User Rights Assignment".
c. Highlight User Rights Assignment
d. On the right pane, double click Change system time
e. Remove the account you want.



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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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[John A]

Thank you Kelly

Re-registering w32time fixed the problem.

I have XP Home so gpedit is not available

John