Clock Server Sync Tab Gone

[gamefreak32]

The Internet Time tab is gone from my Date and Time Properties in Windows XP that allows you to sync the time with a server. Does anyone know how I can get it back?

 

[Fardringle]

Is your computer part of a domain? If so, the computer will synchronize with the domain controller by default and the Internet Time tab will not be available.

If your computer is not on a domain, the Windows Time service may not be starting properly. Click on the Windows Start button, then click on Run. Type in services.msc and press Enter (or click OK). In the services list, look for "Windows Time" and make sure the status shows as Started, and the startup type is Automatic. If not, double-click on the "Windows Time" line and change the startup type to Automatic. Click the "Start" button and make sure the service starts properly, then click OK to close the window. The Internet Time tab should now be available in the Date and Time properties window.

 

[gamefreak32]

I didn't realize that switching it to the school domain would sync it with the controller. Thanks.

 

[RebateMonger]

There's a whole list of rules that XP follows regarding time synchronization. Do a search of MS's KB and you'll find much more information about time synch than you'll ever want to know.