Config\SpikeWatchPeriod
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Config
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_DWORD |
|
900 |
Description
Specifies the amount of time, in seconds, that a suspicious offset must persist before it is accepted as correct.
Activation Method
To make changes to this entry effective, at the command line, type:
w32tm /config /update
Tip
- Decreasing this value causes the time service to respond to time slips more quickly. However, the time service is more likely to regard bad time samples as good, which can lead to less accurate time.