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Time.windows.com Not Working: 4 Ways to Fix
The #1 solution fixed the time synchronization issue for most users
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Updated onOctober 16, 2024
updated onOctober 16, 2024
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Windows has been using automatic clock syncing for years, buttime.windows.com not workingis a common issue. You’ll often get a message that readsAn error occurred while Windows was synchronizing with time.windows.com.
Here’s how to make it go away:
How to fix time.windows.com not syncing
1. Reconfigure the Windows Time service (Worked best for users)
2. Use a different server
Users reported fixing Windows time not syncing simply by using a different server If the ones available by default don’t work, try these:
3. Run a few commands
If everything goes well, you should see,The windows Time Service is starting. The windows time service was started successfully.
4. Reset the BIOS
The last option in case an error occurs when you synchronize Windows time is resetting the BIOS. Often, the problem lies in the BIOS settings; resetting it is the only way to go.
How to enable automatic sync from settings
Some of the main reasons why Windows time won’t sync include the fact that the service isn’t running, corrupt system files,interfering apps, or network problems.
With the steps above, the time.windows.com not working should be a thing of the past. If you want to learn more, check out thetime.windows.com vs time.nist.gov comparisonto see which server will give you the most accurate time.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
