Clock syncronization with internet - change update frequency?

In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet time
server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".

Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't too
accurate so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of once a
week.

regards Sven

http://www.windowsreference.com/wind...nternet-clock/

Sven Pran wrote:
> In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet
> time server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".
>
> Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't too
> accurate so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of
> once a week.
>
> regards Sven

"Sven Pran" <> wrote in message
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> In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet time
> server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".
>
> Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't too
> accurate

if that's the case, your pc-battery must be low for whatever reason and I
suggest you replace it.
<H>.

> so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of once a week.
>
> regards Sven

THANKS! That was exactly what I needed.
(Why couldn't Microsoft disclose this information in their help page on
internet syncronization?)

regards Sven

"Charlie Tame" <> wrote in message
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> http://www.windowsreference.com/wind...nternet-clock/
>
> Sven Pran wrote:
>> In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet time
>> server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".
>>
>> Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't too
>> accurate so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of
>> once a week.
>>
>> regards Sven

On Wed, 1 Apr 2009 23:25:50 +0200, Sven Pran wrote:

> THANKS! That was exactly what I needed.
> (Why couldn't Microsoft disclose this information in their help page on
> internet syncronization?)

You mean like this?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314054

But once you look at this page you'll be sorry :-)

Everything you want to know - and everything else as well - is there. Good
luck finding or understanding any particular item ;-)

I thought I had it bookmarked, but couldn't find it, so I Googled for
Windows time sync. It was the second hit. But, April 1st or not, I mean it
when I say that page is too much!

> regards Sven
<SNIP>
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"Gene E. Bloch" <not-> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 1 Apr 2009 23:25:50 +0200, Sven Pran wrote:
>
>> THANKS! That was exactly what I needed.
>> (Why couldn't Microsoft disclose this information in their help page on
>> internet syncronization?)
>
> You mean like this?
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314054
>
> But once you look at this page you'll be sorry :-)

Yes, I was sorry, but not for the reason you indicate: This document applies
to Windows XP and the registry references didn't immediately match what I
can see in my Vista registry.

However, I suppose I shall be able to use this document to eventually learn
all I want about time services, there are several items there that I have
missed in the Vista documentation and I believe i shall be able to identify
possible differences between XP and Vista registry keys and fieldnames.

>
> Everything you want to know - and everything else as well - is there.
> Good
> luck finding or understanding any particular item ;-)
>
> I thought I had it bookmarked, but couldn't find it, so I Googled for
> Windows time sync. It was the second hit. But, April 1st or not, I mean it
> when I say that page is too much!

Not for me! 8-)

Thanks for the reference.

regards Sven

> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

On Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:07:25 +0200, Sven Pran wrote:

>>> (Why couldn't Microsoft disclose this information in their help page on
>>> internet syncronization?)
>>
>> You mean like this?
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314054
>>
>> But once you look at this page you'll be sorry :-)
>
> Yes, I was sorry, but not for the reason you indicate: This document applies
> to Windows XP and the registry references didn't immediately match what I
> can see in my Vista registry.

At least the info on the SpecialPollInterval is correct. That's the only
thing I happen to use anyway :-)

Anyway, I'm sorry - I didn't realize that the info was changed (not to
belabor the obvious!). Maybe that's why it was no longer in my bookmarks.
As if I were that organized...

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

The pc battery keeps the bios information in case of a power failure, it
doesn't power the clock, unless the computers power supply is shut off, or
there is no power going to the computer.

"webster72n" <> wrote in message
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>
>
> "Sven Pran" <> wrote in message
> news:F79AC102-51EB-4ED3-A267-...
>> In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet time
>> server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".
>>
>> Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't too
>> accurate
>
> if that's the case, your pc-battery must be low for whatever reason and I
> suggest you replace it. <H>.
>
>> so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of once a week.
>>
>> regards Sven
>

"Gary M" <> wrote:

>The pc battery keeps the bios information in case of a power failure, it
>doesn't power the clock, unless the computers power supply is shut off, or
>there is no power going to the computer.

The latter. As long as the computer stays connected to the wall
outlet, everything is fine even if the battery is dead. The OP's
problem is with Windows.

>"webster72n" <> wrote in message
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>>
>>
>> "Sven Pran" <> wrote in message
>> news:F79AC102-51EB-4ED3-A267-...
>>> In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet time
>>> server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".
>>>
>>> Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't too
>>> accurate
>>
>> if that's the case, your pc-battery must be low for whatever reason and I
>> suggest you replace it. <H>.
>>
>>> so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of once a week.
>>>
>>> regards Sven
>>

"Mike Torello" <> wrote in message
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> "Gary M" <> wrote:
>
>>The pc battery keeps the bios information in case of a power failure, it
>>doesn't power the clock, unless the computers power supply is shut off, or
>>there is no power going to the computer.
>
> The latter. As long as the computer stays connected to the wall
> outlet, everything is fine even if the battery is dead. The OP's
> problem is with Windows.

My computer is a DELL Inspiron 1720 normally operated on mains when
available, but I always have the main (external) battery inserted and fully
charged.

I disconnect from mains when I have the computer turned off.

What I have noticed is a loss in the order of maybe up to some 20 seconds
during one week, but I have not noticed any irregularity with BIOS so I
doubt that the BIOS battery is low? Besides, from my knoledge in electronics
I expect the clock to be controlled by its own crystal and not being
dependent on the battery at all for accuracy?

So I suppose the bottom line is the accuracy of the clock crystal. I don't
know if my computer includes any means for adjusting that, I wouldn't expect
it..

Anyway, thanks for all comments. I have now set the time syncronization
interval to one day instead of one week.

regards Sven

>>"webster72n" <> wrote in message
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>>>
>>>
>>> "Sven Pran" <> wrote in message
>>> news:F79AC102-51EB-4ED3-A267-...
>>>> In the information on computer clock syncronization with an internet
>>>> time
>>>> server I read: "Your clock is typically updated once a week".
>>>>
>>>> Is there any way I can change this interval? My computer clock isn't
>>>> too
>>>> accurate
>>>
>>> if that's the case, your pc-battery must be low for whatever reason and
>>> I
>>> suggest you replace it. <H>.
>>>
>>>> so I should like to syncronize say at least daily instead of once a
>>>> week.
>>>>
>>>> regards Sven
>>>