Err Msg: Could Not Locate a Time-Server

• Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to set your computer's time using the NET TIME command, the following errors appears:

   Could not locate a time-server

   -and-

   More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3912

CAUSE

The default configuration parameters in the Registry for the Server service do not specify a time-server.

RESOLUTION

Perform a NET TIME \\SERVER_NAME /SET /Y to sync time with machine SERVER_NAME

-OR-

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To correct this problem, configure either a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) or a Backup Domain Controller (BDC) to be the time server of a domain and then specify a time server by adding the following registry entry:

   \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer
     \Paramaters

   Value Name: timesource
   Data Type: REG_DWORD
   Data: 1
   Radix: Hex

MORE INFORMATION

Q158388: Useful Resource Kit Utilities for Domain Administrators

TIMESERV.EXE - A service that keeps the local system clock synchronized

               with a Time server that is independent of a logged on user.