Parameters\Type Subkey
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
REG_SZ |
NoSync | NTP | Nt5DS | AllSync |
Nt5DS for computers joined to a domain; NTP for others |
Description
Specifies the type of time sources, if any, to which the computer synchronizes its time.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
NoSync |
Does not synchronize time. |
NTP |
Synchronizes time to the time sources specified in the Parameters\NtpServer entry. |
Nt5DS |
Synchronizes time to the domain hierarchy. |
AllSync |
Uses all synchronization mechanisms available. |
Change Method
To change the value of this entry, use the command-line tool w32tm.exe (specifically, the command w32tm /config /syncfromflags). For more information about w32tm.exe, see Windows Server 2003 Help and Support Center.
Activation Method
To make changes to this entry effective, at the command line, type:
w32tm /config /update