synchronizing Time with Time Server

[Derek Upson - Pioneer]

how can i set an xp pro computer so that it updates its clock continuously
to a time server. i know that i have done it before, but i can not remember
how. When I go into the Date and Time window....I do not have a "Internet
Time" tab. if it were there, it would be easy.

I look forward to hearing back.

Derek

 

[Steve]

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters

Edit the NTPServer key to point to a time server like tick.usno.navy.mil or
any of the time servers from www.nist.gov

 

[Derek Upson - Pioneer]

huh.....I did what you said and rebooted the machine....but the time is
still off. is there something else that needs to be done? also, i just
eliminated everything that was in that registry key....was I supposed to
leave any of it there before adding the time server address?

 

[C.M.G.]

Try this:

windows logo key + r, paste
ms-its:C:\WINDOWS\Help\datetime.chm::/windows_date_IT_overview.htm
into the window, ok, follow instructions.

Clem.