time sync/clock running fast

[Guest]

My pc clock runs fast. If I update the time, it'll come come current, but i
at the end of the day it runsfast about ten minutes. Any suggestions?

Thanks, jerry

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Update more often. Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient

In the right pane locate the SpecialPollInterval value. Double click it and select the Decimal radio button. Enter the number of seconds you'd like between each update. 60 = 1 minute, 3600 = 1 hour, etc.

Then open a Command Prompt window and enter:

NET STOP W32TIME

NET START W32TIME

 

[Guest]

Thanks for such a quick reply. I went to REGEDIt, but can onle get a as far
as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ It stops there and
ther. I have XP media center.

Thanks, Jerry

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Hmmmmmm, even limited users should be able to read the W32TIME subkey and its contents. Copy the following into Notepad and save it as a REG file. Then double click the file you saved. Answer yes to the import prompt. Watch for line wrapping in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE line......... This reg file sets the update to once an hour. After its imported run the NET STOP W32TIME and NET START W32TIME commands.

<---- copy below this line ------ >
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient]
"SpecialPollInterval"=dword:00000e10

<------- copy above this line, including the blank line at the end ----- >

 

[Guest]

Thanks again. i was having a bit of trouble executing your suggestion, so I
went to your website and found in "WIN XP Fixes": "Adjust Internet Time
Update Interval" and downloaded the ZIP file which enabled me to set the
time update intervals with this tool. looks good so far.

Thanks, Jerry

Hmmmmmm, even limited users should be able to read the W32TIME subkey and its contents. Copy the following into Notepad and save it as a REG file. Then double click the file you saved. Answer yes to the import prompt. Watch for line wrapping in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE line......... This reg file sets the update to once an hour. After its imported run the NET STOP W32TIME and NET START W32TIME commands.

<---- copy below this line ------ >
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient]
"SpecialPollInterval"=dword:00000e10

<------- copy above this line, including the blank line at the end ----- >


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Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
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Thanks for such a quick reply. I went to REGEDIt, but can onle get a as far
as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ It stops there and
ther. I have XP media center.

Thanks, Jerry

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You're welcome

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Thanks again. i was having a bit of trouble executing your suggestion, so I
went to your website and found in "WIN XP Fixes": "Adjust Internet Time
Update Interval" and downloaded the ZIP file which enabled me to set the
time update intervals with this tool. looks good so far.

Thanks, Jerry

Hmmmmmm, even limited users should be able to read the W32TIME subkey and its contents. Copy the following into Notepad and save it as a REG file. Then double click the file you saved. Answer yes to the import prompt. Watch for line wrapping in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE line......... This reg file sets the update to once an hour. After its imported run the NET STOP W32TIME and NET START W32TIME commands.

<---- copy below this line ------ >
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient]
"SpecialPollInterval"=dword:00000e10

<------- copy above this line, including the blank line at the end ----- >


--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

Thanks for such a quick reply. I went to REGEDIt, but can onle get a as far
as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ It stops there and
ther. I have XP media center.

Thanks, Jerry

:

Update more often. Click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient

In the right pane locate the SpecialPollInterval value. Double click it and select the Decimal radio button. Enter the number of seconds you'd like between each update. 60 = 1 minute, 3600 = 1 hour, etc.

Then open a Command Prompt window and enter:

NET STOP W32TIME

NET START W32TIME

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

My pc clock runs fast. If I update the time, it'll come come current, but i
at the end of the day it runsfast about ten minutes. Any suggestions?

Thanks, jerry