Internet Time Feature Is Not Available When a Computer Is a Domain Member (289689)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This article was previously published under Q289689

SYMPTOMS

On a Windows XP-based computer, the Internet Time tab does not appear in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Windows XP-based computer is a member of a domain. The Internet Time feature is only available in workgroup environments.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, synchronize the computer's time with time sources that are available in its domain.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

With the Internet Time feature, you can update the clock on your computer by synchronizing with a time server on the Internet.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbnofix kbprb kbui KB289689