How to Configure an NTP Network Time Server in Windows 2003

NTP stands for Network Time Protocol and it is used to synchronize the time on a network server. Real Time Clock Chips that store time data even during power outages protect it. This is necessary for time-sensitive applications like booking online tickets. The time utility in the Windows 2003 system was known as Windows Time, tagged as ‘w32time.exe’ in the system.
One must check if Windows time is in the registry by selecting ‘Run’ in the Start menu and typing ‘regedit’ to locate the :

“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time” registry

To set up the internal clock, look for the:

“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Config\AnnounceFlags” registry

In the right pane, choose ‘Announce Flags’ and select ‘modify’. Use DWORD and type in the letter A in the value data box. To restart the Windows Time click on start, then ‘run’ and type ‘net stop w32time && net start w32time’ and press enter.