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SamuelVaughn
Copper Contributor
Dec 21, 2024

How to make Win 11 sync time on boot

I am experiencing an issue with my Windows 11 system where the time does not sync automatically when I boot up my computer. Despite having the time sync feature enabled in the settings  
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LukaBaylor
Iron Contributor
Jan 02, 2025

If Windows 11 isn't syncing time on boot, here’s how to fix it:

  1. Ensure Time Sync is Enabled:
    Go to Settings > Time & language > Date & time, and make sure Set time automatically is on. Click Sync now to test.
  2. Check Windows Time Service:
    Open Services (Win+R, type services.msc), find Windows Time, set it to Automatic, and start the service if it's not running.
  3. Use a Different Time Server:
    Open Control Panel > Clock and Region > Date and Time > Internet Time, click Change settings, and choose servers like time.nist.gov or pool.ntp.org.
  4. Force Sync on Boot via Task Scheduler:
    • Open Task Scheduler and create a task.
    • Set the trigger to At startup.
    • Add an action to run the command:bashw32tm /resync

These steps should ensure your time syncs on boot.

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