Synchronize the client time with a time server

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To synchronize the client time with a time server

  1. Open Command Prompt.

  2. Type:

    w32tm /resync

Notes

  • To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.

  • This procedure only works on computers that are joined to a domain. For information about synchronizing computers that are not joined to a domain, see Related Topics.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Synchronize an internal time server with an external time source
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