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Windows Time

Default Description:

Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

Automatically sets your clock by contacting a server (Microsoft's server by default) on the internet. Great idea if your network connects to the internet 24/7. The Event Log fills up with "cannot find server" messages on a non-dedicated setup, though. After successful synchronizing, this service will not attempt to do it again for 7 days, meanwhile, taking up resources. You may also need Task Scheduler running. You may choose to set your clock manually on a dial up connection, but with a 24/7 broadband setup, this could keep you on time for work.

Take note: as mentioned, "time.windows.com" is the default server for synchronization. For those privacy conscious people that prefer to connect to a government site rather then Microsoft, use "time.nist.gov" or choose one from the NTP server list.

This service could also be required and used by encryption software or point to point secure connections, such as VPN, to sync and transfer data. In this circumstance, leave this service on the default value of Automatic.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

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Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Automatic (Started)
Default XP MCE 2005: Automatic (Started)
Default XP Pro: Automatic (Started)
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled *

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): W32Time

Display Name: Windows Time

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Windows Time needs to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Windows Time to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)

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