Common reasons for this include incorrect NTP server settings, network issues, firewall settings blocking NTP traffic, or Group Policy settings affecting time sync. In addition, syncing issues can result from outdated system software or corrupted registry entries. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Change Group Policies
Adjusting Group Policies ensures that your system follows the right rules for time synchronization, preventing problems or restrictions caused by incorrect settings. By changing these policies, you enable the Windows Time service to connect to the specified NTP server, fixing the issue of unavailable time data.
1.1 For a Domain Object:
1.2 For a Local Computer:
2. Tweak Registry Keys
Sometimes, the Windows Time service settings in the registry are incorrectly set or damaged, which prevents proper synchronization. By adjusting specific registry keys, you can fix the settings for the service, allowing it to connect to NTP servers and get accurate time data.
3. Run Windows Time Service Command
Restarting the Windows Time service with specific commands ensures it operates correctly and fixes glitches that may stop time sync. By re-registering and resyncing the service, this step clears any misconfigurations or temporary issues, allowing your system to connect to the NTP server for accurate time updates.
4. Restart the Windows Time Service
Restarting the service will restart the whole process as well, but it should resolve the problem, especially if a bug was causing it to misbehave. Check it out below. You may see this error message when you click Start: “Windows could not start the service on Local Computer. Error 1079: The account specified for this service differs from the account specified for other services running in the same process.” If you encounter this, follow these steps:
