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The time registry tag covers Windows time synchronization issues, particularly with the w32time service on domain controllers. Common topics include configuring NTP sources like pool.ntp.org, troubleshooting when the time source remains the local CMOS clock, and dealing with virtualized environments such as VMware where VM time sync can interfere. Users often need to re-register the w32time service, disable VM guest time synchronization, and verify NTP traffic through firewalls. The tag is relevant for Windows Server administrators managing time accuracy in Active Directory domains.
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    Domain Controller Windows Time Synchronization Issue

    Dear all, I'm configuring my domain controller (Windows Server 2012 R2) to be synchronized with pool.ntp.org but the w32time source still remain Local CMOS Clock. - The PDC is a VM (VMware 6.0) and there is only this DC in the domain. - I tried to use VM client to sync with NTP server and it is...
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    • configuration domain controller firewall group policy local cmos clock network settings ntp ntp pool pdc sync time registry time server time synchronization troubleshooting udp virtual machine vmware w32time windows server windows update
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    • Forum: Windows Server Forums