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ssin
Asked: 2012-09-08 01:27:45 +0800 CST

Domain Controller/Active Directory Time is 5 minutes slow

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Our Domain Controller/Active directory Windows 2008 server is running 5 mins slow, so all the client PCs are also showing the slower time.

Is it safe to change the time on the server? And while the users are still logged on?

Also whats the best way to make sure the time is always correct/synced?

Thanks S

windows-server-2008

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  1. Best Answer

    Set your Domain Controller to sync with an Internet time source (if you have more than one Domain Controller then do this on the one holding the PDC emulator role).

    w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"pool.ntp.org" /reliable:yes /update

    Replace pool.ntp.org with your preferred NTP source.

    It's safe to do this while people are logged on. The time on your domain computers will eventually re-sync and correct themselves. If you want to do this quickly on a machine then just restart the Windows Time service.

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