NTP with Windows Clients

[James Knott]

Gregory Pleau wrote:
> [ more snipping ]
> 
> 
>>>Built-in NTP client?
>>>
>>>As far as I know there is no built-in NTP client in any version of
>>>Windows.  Please correct me if I'm wrong.
>>
>>[snip]
>>
>>Windows XP has a "synchronize to internet time" feature.  Hit "Adjust
>>Date/Time" on the tray clock, and you should see the tab if you're in the
>>Administrators group.
>>Kareem
> 
> 
> The service is known as "Windows Time" and is required if the computer
> participates in an Active Directory ( Win 2000 / Win2003 server ). I have
> found that service to be problematic where a Samba PDC is used instead (
> mystery can't find domain controller stuff ). 

Actually, you don't have to.  I've got XP Home edition here.  I'm not 
using Acitive Directory, yet I have no problem connecting to 
time.nist.gov..  As far as I know,the Home edition can't even connect to 
a domain.



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