Synchronize Vista's Clock Manually

Printer Friendly Version |

Rating:

Total Votes: 24

Like These Tips? Get Them Free In Your E-mail Everyday!

Rate This Tip! :

Did you know that Windows Vista synchronizes with the Internet to make sure your clock is set correctly? Did you also know that this only happens once a week? What happens if Windows can't synchronize?

In that case, you take matters into your own hands! Here's how to manually synchronize your Windows Vista clock!

1.) Click Start

2.) Type “cmd” into the search box, minus the quotes.

3.) Up at the top of the Start menu you'll see cmd.exe. Right-click it and choose “Run as Administrator”.

Note: If you don't have administrative privileges this tip will NOT work. Best to contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer if you have questions about this.

4.) Once in the Command Prompt, type "w32tm /resync" minus the quotes and press Enter.

Voila! Your time has been synced! Revel in your timeliness!

~Andrew

Want to comment on this tip? Click here! We'd love to hear from you!

Do you know something helpful to add to this tip? Click Here and let us know. We'll share it with the world!

Your name:
Email:	Your email address will not be published.
Subject:
Your suggestion:	Please Note - Use this form ONLY if you have additional information you think should be added to this tip (For example, you have a better / faster way of doing it, an additional warning, etc). All submissions are moderated by WorldStart personnel and subject to our approval and / or revisions. If approved, your information will be added below for anyone visiting this page to see. If you have a comment or question, please do not use this form! Instead, use the "Tip Feedback" link above.

Suggestions from our readers!

Note: Reader suggestions may not have been tested by the Worldstart staff. Use at your own discretion

#1 : Synchronize your time Click to expand / collapse: Why not right click on the time in the taskbar > select Adjust Date/Time > Select Internet Time > then Change Settings. This takes you to a window where you can select a different server to check the time from. You don't have to change the server just click on Update Now and you time has now been synchronized! Written By: Roxy Robinson

Like these tips? Get them for FREE in your email!

Computer Tips with MS Office Tips Newsletter

Computer Tips Daily - Run your Windows PC like a pro! No matter what your skill level, beginner or advanced, you'll find tons of valuable tips, tricks, and ideas in every issue (plus great software deals). Become the computer guru you've always wanted to be! The tip you've just read was in this newsletter!
Computer Tips Weekly - If you don't want our Computer Tips newsletter every day, then sign up for this weekly newsletter to get the best information of the week. Sent on Fridays.

Other Newsletters

Software Deals - Every week, we send out great deals in our Software Deals newsletter. Many of these deals are exclusively for our Software Deals newsletter subscribers and can't be found with our regular specials.
Just For Grins - Each issue includes a couple clean jokes, some funny quotes, and a hilarious reader's story. Newsletter is sent five days a week.

Enter Email Address:

Your e-mail address is safe with us!
We only use it to send you the newsletters you request. It is NEVER disclosed to a third party for any reason, ever! Plus, if you decided you don't like our newsletters (don't worry, you'll love them), unsubscribing is fast and easy.

Computer Tips with MS Office Tips Newsletter

See what others say!

Mini LED Flashlight - Buy One Get One Free! - $6.97