Modify the Internet Time Synchronization Servers (Windows XP)
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Windows XP includes a new feature that allows it to synchronize the system clock from atomic clocks available on the Internet. This setting lets you add new servers and change the default server used.
Open your registry and find the key below.
To add a new NTP server simply create a new string value and name it the next sequential number (e.g. '3'). Set the data of the new value to equal the hostname or IP address of the server.
You can also change the default server by setting the value of "(Default)" to the entry number of the required server.
Changes will take effect on the next use of the Internet time feature.
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|  | (Default) | REG_SZ | "3" | |
| | 1 | REG_SZ | "time.windows.com" | |
| | 2 | REG_SZ | "time.nist.gov" | |
| | 3 | REG_SZ | "time.yourisp.com" | |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DateTime\Se... |  |
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| Settings: |
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DateTime\
Servers]
Name: (Default)
Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value: Server Hostname or IP Address
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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.
Last Modified: January 15, 2002
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