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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows 8 => Topic started by: malayo on January 19, 2013, 03:29:02 AM

Title: sync time when connected to internet
Post by: malayo on January 19, 2013, 03:29:02 AM

hi,

how do I sync time to ntp server whenever I logged in, only if I'm connected to internet?

Windows 8 Pro 32-bit

Title: Re: sync time when connected to internet
Post by: Geek-9pm on January 19, 2013, 11:39:56 AM

What is the question?
When you are on the Internet it is automatic. About once every five days.
Do you want more frequent updates of the click?
Is the clock not working?
Does your work require better accuracy?

Do you need to update the clock without then Internet?
If the answer to the last question is yes, then you need an external device to update the clock.  Radio clocks tied to the US time are available for a price. With some research lyou can keep the cost down.

http://lifehacker.com/5819797/synchronize-your-windows-clock-with-an-alternative-time-server-to-increase-accuracy

Europe also has Atomic Clocks
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/info/scale.htm

Title: Re: sync time when connected to internet
Post by: malayo on January 21, 2013, 04:21:32 AM

thenks Geek-9pm

my windows time is not correctly shown probably due to mobo battery - have to manually sync with ntp server each time logging in after booting into windows.

maybe a startup script?

thanks

Title: Re: sync time when connected to internet
Post by: patio on January 21, 2013, 06:47:56 AM

Replace the battery...

Part # CR 2032.
It can also lead to more issues such as not being able to boot properly.
When replacing it remove all power sources and take anti-static precautions