What is W32TM Windows command?
The Windows w32tm command is used for configuring the time service in Windows operating systems to synchronize time with external sources.
W32TM Syntax:
Section titled “W32TM Syntax:”w32tm [options] [parameters]W32TM Options:
Section titled “W32TM Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /register | Register the time service |
| /unregister | Unregister the time service |
| /query | Query the configuration |
| /config | Change configuration settings |
| /resync | Resynchronize the clock |
| /stripchart | Display an offset between two hosts |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| /computer: | Specifies the remote computer to operate on, defaults to local |
| /quiet | Suppresses success messages |
| /verbose | Displays detailed information |
| /monitor | Monitor mode |
| /manualpeerlist: | Manually specify the list of NTP peers |
W32TM Command Usage Examples:
Section titled “W32TM Command Usage Examples:”Sync Time with a Specific NTP Server
Section titled “Sync Time with a Specific NTP Server”w32tm /config /syncfromflags:manual /manualpeerlist:"time.windows.com"Configures the Windows Time service to synchronize time with the NTP server “time.windows.com”.
Check the Current Time Configuration
Section titled “Check the Current Time Configuration”w32tm /query /statusDisplays the current configuration and status of the Windows Time service.
Force Synchronization with Time Source
Section titled “Force Synchronization with Time Source”w32tm /resyncForces the Windows Time service to immediately synchronize with its configured time source.
Set the Time Source to Local CMOS Clock
Section titled “Set the Time Source to Local CMOS Clock”w32tm /config /syncfromflags:domhier /updateConfigures the Windows Time service to synchronize time with the local CMOS clock as the source.
Display Detailed Configuration Information
Section titled “Display Detailed Configuration Information”w32tm /query /configurationProvides detailed information on the configuration settings of the Windows Time service.
How do I synchronize the time on a Windows machine using w32tm?
Section titled “How do I synchronize the time on a Windows machine using w32tm?”To synchronize the time on a Windows machine, use the following command:
w32tm /resyncHow do I check the current status of the Windows Time service with w32tm?
Section titled “How do I check the current status of the Windows Time service with w32tm?”To check the current status of the Windows Time service, use the following command:
w32tm /query /statusHow do I configure the NTP server settings with w32tm on Windows?
Section titled “How do I configure the NTP server settings with w32tm on Windows?”To configure the NTP server settings, use the following command as an example:
w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"time.windows.com" /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes /updateHow can I force a Windows machine to update its time immediately using w32tm?
Section titled “How can I force a Windows machine to update its time immediately using w32tm?”To force a Windows machine to update its time immediately, use the following command:
w32tm /resync /forceHow do I display the last synchronization time and result with w32tm?
Section titled “How do I display the last synchronization time and result with w32tm?”To display the last synchronization time and result, use the following command:
w32tm /query /statusHow do I set the Windows Time service to start automatically with w32tm?
Section titled “How do I set the Windows Time service to start automatically with w32tm?”To set the Windows Time service to start automatically, use the following command:
w32tm /registerHow do I unregister the Windows Time service with w32tm?
Section titled “How do I unregister the Windows Time service with w32tm?”To unregister the Windows Time service, use the following command:
w32tm /unregisterHow can I diagnose issues with time synchronization using w32tm in Windows?
Section titled “How can I diagnose issues with time synchronization using w32tm in Windows?”To diagnose issues with time synchronization, use the following command:
w32tm /stripchart /computer:<NTP_server> /samples:<number> /dataonlyApplications of the W32TM Command
Section titled “Applications of the W32TM Command”- Set time service configuration
- Synchronize time with a specified server
- Query the current status of the time service
- Change time configuration settings
- Diagnose issues related to time synchronization
- Monitor time service performance