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How do I change the "Internet Time" syncronisation setting?

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Jacobus

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Mar 13, 2003, 8:41:48 PM3/13/03
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In "Date and Time Properties", the "Internet Time" tab, how can I change the
syncronisation setting to let's say once an hour?

Jacobus Terhorst


Steven Liu [MSFT]

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Mar 14, 2003, 2:37:55 AM3/14/03
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Hi Jacobus,

The Internet Time feature is set by default to synchronize with the time
server
every 7 days, or 604,800 seconds. This interval can be changed by modifying
the
following registry value:

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

2. Locate and click the SpecialPollInterval value in the following registry
key:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\N
tpClient

NOTE: The above registry key is one path; it has been wrapped for
readability.

3. On the Edit menu, click Modify.

4. In the Value data box, enter the value you want in seconds (3600 for one
hour), and then click OK.

5. Quit Registry Editor.

NOTE: Restart the computer for this change to take effect.

You have now done adjusted the Internet Time polling interval.


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Steven Liu

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Mar 14, 2003, 5:51:07 AM3/14/03
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> In "Date and Time Properties", the "Internet Time" tab, how can I
> change the syncronisation setting to let's say once an hour?

Try Doug Knox's page at http://tinyurl.com/7ghj


Doug Knox MS-MVP

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Mar 14, 2003, 8:12:40 AM3/14/03
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Steven,

Just a note here. And I need to amend my write up, as well. There is no
real need to reboot the computer. Click Start, Run and enter SERVICES.MSC.
Locate the Windows Time Service and double click it. Stop, then Start the
service and the new settings are in effect.

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Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
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