How do I fix the time synchronization error on my Windows PC?

#windows-automatic-time-settings

This guide explains how to ensure that date and time settings on Windows devices are set to automatic time synchronization using trusted time servers.

Correct configuration prevents time sync errors that can cause login issues, application failures, certificate errors, and data inconsistencies.

If you would like to view guidelines on how to perform this on another platform EXCLUDING WINDOWS , click the link below:

Automatic Time Sync Guide (Non Windows Devices)

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To resolve this error, enable an automatic time setting on your Windows PC.

1

Open Date & Time Settings

• Press Win + I to open the Settings app.

• Go to Time & language.

• Select Date & time.

2

Enable "Set Time Automatically"

• In the Date & time section, toggle the switch for Set time automatically to On.In the Date & time section, toggle the switch for Set time automatically

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Didn't work? Try the Command Prompt Method

1

Open CMD as Administrator

• Press Win + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Terminal (Admin).

2

Disable the time server

• Copy and paste the script below

net stop w32time

3

Configure the time server

• Copy and paste the script below (Replace time.windows.com with your preferred NTP server if needed).

w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"time.windows.com" /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:YES /update

• Start the Windows Time service again:

net start w32time

• Force the system to synchronize:

w32tm /resync

• Verify the synchronization status

w32tm /query /status