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Windows Time Is Not Automatically Synchronizing
I am experiencing an issue with my Windows 11 laptop where the time is not synchronizing automatically with any NTP time servers. I have attempted various NTP time servers, but the problem persists. However, when I navigate to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time and manually click on "Sync Now," the synchronization is successful. The "Set the time automatically" toggle is enabled.
Upon inspecting the Services section, I can see that the Windows Time service is active and set to Manual (Trigger Start) on both my laptop and other computers.
Given that my laptop is consistently losing time, the automatic time synchronization feature is crucial for maintaining accurate timekeeping. Are there any other factors that could be hindering the automatic sync of Windows time?
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- If the above tricks don't work, please try to change time synchronization server.
- Hello,
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Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog by a trusted Microsoft MVP. Check Windows Time Service:
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
Scroll down to find Windows Time.
Ensure that the service is running. If not, right-click on it and select Start.
Set the startup type to Automatic so it starts with Windows.- The Windows Time Service must be running for time synchronization to work.
1. Scroll down to find Windows Time.
2. Right-click on Windows Time, then click Properties.
3. Ensure the Startup type is set to Automatic.
4. Click on Start if the service is not running, and then click OK. - 1.Check Date and Time Settings
Right-click on the clock in the taskbar and select Adjust date/time.
Make sure that Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically are turned on.
2. Run the Windows Time Service
Ensure the Windows Time service is running:
Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
Scroll down to Windows Time, right-click on it, and select Start if it’s not running. If it is running, select Restart. - Ensure that your time zone is set correctly. Incorrect time zone settings can lead to mismatches in time synchronization. Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time, and check the time zone settings under "Time zone."
