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Why a domain joined PC is not syncing with the domain time server?

This is a Windows 2008 domain network. The domain time server is one of the DCs
I joined a Win7 Pro workstation to the domain. I ran the following command on this PC
"w32tm /query /source"
The returned result is
"Local CMOS Clock"

I thought once I joined a PC to a domain, it should sync with the domain time server automatically. What am I missing then?

Thanks!!

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Natty Greg

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I just tried "gpupdate /force" twice, and restarted the PC, but still no joy.
Anything else I should look at?

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Joshua Grantom

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Joshua,
I thought once a PC has joined to a domain, it should automatically sync with the domain time server, rather than modify GP manually as detailed in your post. Is this correct? If so, what is the problem then?
Since the user is working on his PC now, I will look into your instructions after hours and let you know then.

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I think I found the problem now.
- I should have to move this computer account to a proper OU in AD

Joshua Grantom

that could be it as well. there may not be any group policy applied at all.

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