Windows

w32tm

SafeTime sync status/resync

w32tm /query /status

Shows NTP status; /resync forces sync. Clock skew over 5 min breaks Kerberos logons.

Examples

  • w32tm /query /statusCheck source and offset
  • w32tm /resyncForce a resync

Syntax

w32tm [/query /status] [/resync]

Before you run it

Resync may step the clock.

Used when you see

Clock drift / NTP failure
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Check sync status and source on Windowsw32tm /query /status — Kerberos breaks beyond ~5 minutes of skew.
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