Date and Time

[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

 

[Ron Badour]

Some users overcame the problem by using: time-b.nist.gov

 

[Charlie]

Other people are having the same problem. Change the name of your server to
tick.usno.navy.mil and it should fix your problem.

 

[Guest]

It usually does it when the computer is started after being shut down. Will
changing the auto time target help with that?

 

[Rock]

It usually does it when the computer is started after being shut down.
Will
changing the auto time target help with that?

Not keeping the date/time when shut off indicates the battery on the
motherboard needs to be changed.

 

[gordo]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

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