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 Using Network Time

Network Time enables you to synchronize the date and time of your PC clock with the clock of a server.

Introduction

What Is Network Time?

How To...

Synchronize Your PC's Clock With a Server

Troubleshoot Problems With Network Time


What Is Network Time?

Network Time synchronizes your PC's on-board clock with the clock of any network server you choose. Synchronizing your PC's clock may be necessary when you use applications that require an accurate time stamp, or if your PC's internal clock has lost time. (This might occur if the on-board battery has been replaced.)

When you use Network Time, you specify the network server you want to use as a time reference. Your system administrator may identify a particular server to use as this reference.


Synchronize Your PC's Clock With a Server

1.	Start Network Time by double-clicking its icon.

The Network Time dialog box opens.

2.	Type the name or IP address of a reference server in the Server edit box.

3.	Choose OK.

The date and time are displayed in the Status field. If the Windows Clock is running, the date and time it displays match the date and time returned by the server.


Troubleshoot Problems with Network Time

Most problems with setting your PC clock occur in connecting to the network server.

Problem	Possible Causes	Solution
You see the message Cannot connect to Time server.	The server, the network, or part of the network is not working.	Ask your network administrator for the name of a working server.
You see the message Cannot find Time server.	Your computer cannot find an IP address for the network server in the name service (NIS, DNS, or hosts file).	Use Ping to make sure you can reach the network server. Ask your network administrator for the name of a working server.
You see the message Time server not responding.	Your computer sent a message to the Time server, but the Time server did not respond.	Make sure your network and modem connections are tight. Try to ping the Time server again in about 10 minutes. If it still fails, contact your network administrator.