How to Correct the Computer Time to the Atomic Clock Time
The Date and Time utility in Windows Vista and XP allows you to easily change the date and time of your computer. Incorrect date and time settings can affect the proper functioning of your computer. Prescheduled programs like software updates will not run properly if the system does not have the correct date and time. You can also configure your computer automatically update the time settings by connecting to an Internet time server that uses the atomic clock time.
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Instructions
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Click on "Start" and then click on "Control Panel."
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Double-click on the "Data and Time" icon on the Control Panel window.
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Click on the "Internet Time" tab of the Date and Time Properties dialog box that opens.
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Click on the "Change Settings" button on Windows Vista.
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Click to select the "Synchronize with an Internet time server" check box on Windows Vista. On Windows XP, click to select the "Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server" check box.
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Click on the "Server" drop down box and then select time.windows.com.
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Click on the "Update now" button and then click on "OK."
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Tips & Warnings
The time server time.windows.com uses the atomic time provided by the National Institute of Standards (NIST). You can also connect to NIST directly by choosing time.nist.gov as the time server.
