Date and Time

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gordo

In the Date and Time dialog box, I tried to update the internet time. I used
the Internet Time Tab and clicked the Update Now button. The error message:
An error occurred while Windows was synchronizing with time.windows.com. I
got the same message for time.nist.gov. The checkbox for Automaticall
synchronize with an Internet time server is checked. The clock seems to be
current.

Before I try to update, there is a message that reads, Windows has never
attempted to synchronize with an internet time server.

I am using WinXP SP2 and all current updates. I also have Windows Live One
Care running. I tried turning off its firewall and running the update, but
with the same results.

Also, the service, Windows Time, is started and the startup type is
Automatic. I also tried a restart, with the same results.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks,

Gordo
 
Other people are having the same problem. Change the name of your server to
tick.usno.navy.mil and it should fix your problem.
 
It usually does it when the computer is started after being shut down. Will
changing the auto time target help with that?
 
It usually does it when the computer is started after being shut down.
Will
changing the auto time target help with that?
Click to expand...

Not keeping the date/time when shut off indicates the battery on the
motherboard needs to be changed.
 
Thanks for the advice. I tried the time-b and the navy sites and they worked
instantly. I wish that there were a way to permanently add them to the list
of choices.

Gordo
 
Start/Run/Regedit/HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/DateTime/Servers --rightclick on servers and add a New String Value.
 
Start/Run/Regedit/HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/DateTime/Servers --rightclick on servers and add a New String Value.
 
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