C:\Windows\system32>net start w32time System error 1290 has occurred.

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Hi kgis,

I would suggest you to set the computer to clean boot state, so that all other third party programs will be disabled and check how it works.

Once the computer is set to clean boot, try to start the time service and check how it works.

To set the computer in clean boot, follow the steps from the following link:

How to perform a clean boot   

**Note:**After checking in clean boot, follow step: 7 from the article to reset the computer to normal boot.

Hi kgis,

    Perform the following troubleshooting methods:

    Method 1:

    I would suggest you to perform the troubleshooting steps from the following link to check the BIOS time.

    The BIOS Real Time Clock is set back one hour after you deploy a Windows XP, a Windows Vista, or a Windows 7 image to a computer

    Not relevant  !!

    Method 2:

    Please run the following command in a elevate privileges command window.

    a.      Click on start

    b.      Right click on command prompt and select “Run as administrator”

    c.       In command prompt, type the below commands:

    C:\Windows\system32>net stop w32time

    I receive "C:\Windows\system32>net stop w32time

    The Windows Time service is not started.

    More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 3521"

    -------

    C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /unregister

    I receive C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /unregister

    "The following error occurred: Access is denied. (0x80070005)"

    ------

    C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /register

    I receive "C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /register

    W32Time successfully registered."

    ------

    C:\Windows\system32>regsvr32

    I receive "To register a module, you must provide a binary name." in a error block

    ------

    C:\windows\system32\w32time.dll

    I receive "C:\Windows\system32>\w32time.dll

    '\w32time.dll' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

    operable program or batch file."

    -------

    C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:time.windows.com,0x4 /syncfromflags:MANUAL

    I receive "C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:time.windows.com,0x4 /syncfrom

    flags:MANUAL

    The command completed successfully."

    -------

    C:\Windows\system32>net start w32time

    I receive "C:\Windows\system32>net start w32time

    The Windows Time service is starting.

    The Windows Time service was started successfully."

    d.      Then, please test the issue again.

    The time now synchronized.

    So it appears I'm back to the original problem of not being able to reliably sync to clock daily  to keep it within 2 seconds of true.  Yes I have made the register hack to hourly resync.  This fix will only last for a day or 2 being the system is powered down each day, and the time service fails to restart automatically after power downs.  The Windows Time service now shows started and automatic.  After just doing a full power down restart, windows Time service is no longer shown in the services menu.  WHAT NOW?????

    Method 3:

    You can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server. This means that the clock on your computer is updated to match the clock on the time server, which can help ensure that the clock on your computer is accurate. Your clock is typically updated once a week and needs to be connected to the Internet for the synchronization to occur.

    a.      Open Date and Time by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Clock, Language, and Region, and then clicking Date and Time.

    b.      Click the Internet Time tab, and then click Change settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    c.       Select the check box next to Synchronize with an Internet time server, select a time server, and then click OK.

    Refer the following link to set Date and time.

    Set the clock in Windows 7

Hi kgis,

Perform the following troubleshooting methods:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to perform the troubleshooting steps from the following link to check the BIOS time.

The BIOS Real Time Clock is set back one hour after you deploy a Windows XP, a Windows Vista, or a Windows 7 image to a computer

Method 2:

Please run the following command in a elevate privileges command window.

a.      Click on start

b.      Right click on command prompt and select “Run as administrator”

c.       In command prompt, type the below commands:

C:\Windows\system32>net stop w32time

C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /unregister

C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /register

C:\Windows\system32>regsvr32

C:\windows\system32\w32time.dll

C:\Windows\system32>w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:time.windows.com,0x4 /syncfromflags:MANUAL

C:\Windows\system32>net start w32time

d.      Then, please test the issue again.

Method 3:

You can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server. This means that the clock on your computer is updated to match the clock on the time server, which can help ensure that the clock on your computer is accurate. Your clock is typically updated once a week and needs to be connected to the Internet for the synchronization to occur.

a.      Open Date and Time by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Clock, Language, and Region, and then clicking Date and Time.

b.      Click the Internet Time tab, and then click Change settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

c.       Select the check box next to Synchronize with an Internet time server, select a time server, and then click OK.

Refer the following link to set Date and time.

Set the clock in Windows 7