KB1404 HOW TO FORCE WINDOWS TIME TO SYNC

The follow steps walk you through how to setup a Window Task to force the Windows Time to sync.

1. Click Start
2. Open Control Panel
3. Choose Administrative Tools
4. Choose Task Scheduler
5. Choose Create Task

6. Choose the General Tab. Ensure the following is enabled and set.

7. Choose the Triggers Tab
8. Select New
9. Ensure the following settings are enabled and set.

10.Choose the actions Tab
11.Select new
12.Ensure the following:
     a. Action: Start a program
     b. Program/script:
          i. Choose Browse
         ii. Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe
        iii. Add arguments: start w32time task_started

13. Press OK
14.Click New to add another Action
15.Ensure the following:
     a. Action: Start a program
     b. Program/script:
          i. Choose Browse
         ii. Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\w32tm.exe
        iii. Add arguments: /resync
16.Press OK
17. Choose the Conditions Tab
18.Ensure the follow is set and configured

19. Choose the Settings Tab
20.Ensure the following is configured and set