W32Time error in event viewer

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Sandy J

My system: Microsoft Windows XP professional with service pack 3
1.5 GB Ram
all updates installed regularly.

I have been getting this message in event viewer:

Event Type: Warning
Event Source: W32Time
Event Category: None
Event ID: 36
Date: 12/3/2008
Time: 8:27:41 PM
User: N/A
Computer: NONE-E3YWIA8A8J
Description:
The time service has not been able to synchronize the system time for 49152
seconds because none of the time providers has been able to provide a usable
time stamp. The system clock is unsynchronized.


Note: When I check the date and time properties in the clock I see it is
scheduled to update every 7 days... but 49152 seconds is approx 13 hours.
I looked for a way to change the scheduled update for the clock to update
every 13 hours but can't find any way to do that.
Is this a problem? I really don't notice the time drifting off if I let it
update every 7 days but that warning bothers me.

Sandy
 
Try another time server...


1. Copy below and paste into Notepad.

----------copy inside only----------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; The default value @="9" is the server that will be used.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DateTime\Servers]
@="9"
"1"="time.windows.com"
"2"="time.nist.gov"
"3"="time-a.nist.gov"
"4"="time-b.nist.gov"
"5"="time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"6"="time-b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"7"="time-c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"8"="time.nist.gov"
"9"="time-nw.nist.gov"
"10"="clock.redhat.com"
"11"="clock2.redhat.com"
"12"="timekeeper.isi.edu"
"13"="clock.isc.org"
"14"="t2.timegps.net"
"15"="t3.timegps.net"
"16"="nist1.aol-va.truetime.com"
"17"="nist1.aol-ca.truetime.com"
"18"="sj.glassey.com"
"19"="ny.glassey.com"
"20"="nist1.datum.com"
"21"="utcnist.colorado.edu"
"22"="a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"23"="b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"24"="c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"25"="tick.usno.navy.mil"
"26"="otc1.psu.edu"
"27"="ntp1.nl.net"

; This value is in seconds. Use decimal, the current value is 8 hours:
; (8 hours) * (60 minutes) * (60 seconds) = (28800 decimal points).
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\w32time\TimeProviders\NtpClient]
"SpecialPollInterval"=dword:00007080

----------copy inside only----------

2. Save-as WinTime.reg (or any name + .reg)

3. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry.


ju.c
 
I already have the first 3 in the drop down box... If I make this change
will all of those time servers appear in the drop down box after I do this?
I will give it a try.
Thanks
Sandy

Try another time server...


1. Copy below and paste into Notepad.

----------copy inside only----------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; The default value @="9" is the server that will be used.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DateTime\Servers]
@="9"
"1"="time.windows.com"
"2"="time.nist.gov"
"3"="time-a.nist.gov"
"4"="time-b.nist.gov"
"5"="time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"6"="time-b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"7"="time-c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"8"="time.nist.gov"
"9"="time-nw.nist.gov"
"10"="clock.redhat.com"
"11"="clock2.redhat.com"
"12"="timekeeper.isi.edu"
"13"="clock.isc.org"
"14"="t2.timegps.net"
"15"="t3.timegps.net"
"16"="nist1.aol-va.truetime.com"
"17"="nist1.aol-ca.truetime.com"
"18"="sj.glassey.com"
"19"="ny.glassey.com"
"20"="nist1.datum.com"
"21"="utcnist.colorado.edu"
"22"="a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"23"="b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"24"="c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"25"="tick.usno.navy.mil"
"26"="otc1.psu.edu"
"27"="ntp1.nl.net"

; This value is in seconds. Use decimal, the current value is 8 hours:
; (8 hours) * (60 minutes) * (60 seconds) = (28800 decimal points).
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\w32time\TimeProviders\NtpClient]
"SpecialPollInterval"=dword:00007080

----------copy inside only----------

2. Save-as WinTime.reg (or any name + .reg)

3. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry.


ju.c
 
RE: "If I make this change will all of those time servers appear
in the drop down box after I do this?"

Yes.


Sandy J said:
I already have the first 3 in the drop down box... If I make this change
will all of those time servers appear in the drop down box after I do this?
I will give it a try.
Thanks
Sandy

Try another time server...


1. Copy below and paste into Notepad.

----------copy inside only----------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; The default value @="9" is the server that will be used.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DateTime\Servers]
@="9"
"1"="time.windows.com"
"2"="time.nist.gov"
"3"="time-a.nist.gov"
"4"="time-b.nist.gov"
"5"="time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"6"="time-b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"7"="time-c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"8"="time.nist.gov"
"9"="time-nw.nist.gov"
"10"="clock.redhat.com"
"11"="clock2.redhat.com"
"12"="timekeeper.isi.edu"
"13"="clock.isc.org"
"14"="t2.timegps.net"
"15"="t3.timegps.net"
"16"="nist1.aol-va.truetime.com"
"17"="nist1.aol-ca.truetime.com"
"18"="sj.glassey.com"
"19"="ny.glassey.com"
"20"="nist1.datum.com"
"21"="utcnist.colorado.edu"
"22"="a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"23"="b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"24"="c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov"
"25"="tick.usno.navy.mil"
"26"="otc1.psu.edu"
"27"="ntp1.nl.net"

; This value is in seconds. Use decimal, the current value is 8 hours:
; (8 hours) * (60 minutes) * (60 seconds) = (28800 decimal points).
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\w32time\TimeProviders\NtpClient]
"SpecialPollInterval"=dword:00007080

----------copy inside only----------

2. Save-as WinTime.reg (or any name + .reg)

3. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry.


ju.c


Sandy J said:
My system: Microsoft Windows XP professional with service pack 3
1.5 GB Ram
all updates installed regularly.

I have been getting this message in event viewer:

Event Type: Warning
Event Source: W32Time
Event Category: None
Event ID: 36
Date: 12/3/2008
Time: 8:27:41 PM
User: N/A
Computer: NONE-E3YWIA8A8J
Description:
The time service has not been able to synchronize the system time for
49152
seconds because none of the time providers has been able to provide a
usable
time stamp. The system clock is unsynchronized.


Note: When I check the date and time properties in the clock I see it is
scheduled to update every 7 days... but 49152 seconds is approx 13
hours.
I looked for a way to change the scheduled update for the clock to update
every 13 hours but can't find any way to do that.
Is this a problem? I really don't notice the time drifting off if I let
it
update every 7 days but that warning bothers me.

Sandy
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Sandy J wrote:
:: My system: Microsoft Windows XP professional with service pack 3
:: 1.5 GB Ram
:: all updates installed regularly.
::
:: I have been getting this message in event viewer:
::
:: Event Type: Warning
:: Event Source: W32Time
:: Event Category: None
:: Event ID: 36
:: Date: 12/3/2008
:: Time: 8:27:41 PM
:: User: N/A
:: Computer: NONE-E3YWIA8A8J
:: Description:
:: The time service has not been able to synchronize the system time
:: for 49152 seconds because none of the time providers has been able
:: to provide a usable time stamp. The system clock is unsynchronized.
::
::
:: Note: When I check the date and time properties in the clock I see
:: it is scheduled to update every 7 days... but 49152 seconds is
:: approx 13 hours. I looked for a way to change the scheduled update
:: for the clock to update every 13 hours but can't find any way to do
:: that.
:: Is this a problem? I really don't notice the time drifting off if I
:: let it update every 7 days but that warning bothers me.
::
:: Sandy



A list of the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) time servers that are
available on the Internet
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262680

Just type in the combo listbox.
No registry editing.
--

TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
======================================
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties
or guarantees and doesn't give any rights. Computer Maintenance:
Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
 
: Sandy J wrote:
::: My system: Microsoft Windows XP professional with service pack 3
::: 1.5 GB Ram
::: all updates installed regularly.
:::
::: I have been getting this message in event viewer:
:::
::: Event Type: Warning
::: Event Source: W32Time
::: Event Category: None
::: Event ID: 36
::: Date: 12/3/2008
::: Time: 8:27:41 PM
::: User: N/A
::: Computer: NONE-E3YWIA8A8J
::: Description:
::: The time service has not been able to synchronize the system time
::: for 49152 seconds because none of the time providers has been able
::: to provide a usable time stamp. The system clock is unsynchronized.
:::
:::
::: Note: When I check the date and time properties in the clock I see
::: it is scheduled to update every 7 days... but 49152 seconds is
::: approx 13 hours. I looked for a way to change the scheduled update
::: for the clock to update every 13 hours but can't find any way to do
::: that.
::: Is this a problem? I really don't notice the time drifting off if I
::: let it update every 7 days but that warning bothers me.
:::
::: Sandy
:
:
:
: A list of the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) time servers that are
: available on the Internet
: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262680
:
: Just type in the combo listbox.
: No registry editing.
: --
:
: TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
: http://taurarian.mvps.org
: ======================================
: How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
: Disclaimer: The information has been posted "as is" with no warranties
: or guarantees and doesn't give any rights. Computer Maintenance:
: Acronis / Diskeeper / Paragon / Raxco
:
:
:
:
Thanks very much
:-)
Sandy
 
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