Microsoft KB Archive/297227

= HOW TO: Adjust the Polling Interval of the Internet Time Feature =

Q297227

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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 * SUMMARY
 * Modify the Windows Registry to Adjust the Internet Time Polling Interval

SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to adjust the polling interval of the Internet Time feature.

Modify the Windows Registry to Adjust the Internet Time Polling Interval
The Internet Time feature is set by default to synchronize with the time server every 7 days, or 604,800 seconds. This interval can be changed by modifying the following registry value:
 * 1) Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
 * 2) Locate and click the SpecialPollInterval value in the following registry key:
 * 3) On the Edit menu, click Modify.
 * 4) In the Value data box, enter the value you want in seconds, and then click OK.
 * 5) Quit Registry Editor.

NOTE: Restart the computer for this change to take effect.

You have now done adjusted the Internet Time polling interval.

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Technology : kbWinXPHome kbWinXPPro kbWinXPProSearch kbWinXPHomeSearch kbWinXPSearch

Last Reviewed: November 2, 2001

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