Windows 10: Time service

Discus and support Time service in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; We have a test for a Windows 10 workstation that syncs to a domain time server that requires that we disconnect it from the network for 72 hours. After... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Kevinm1984, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. Time service


    We have a test for a Windows 10 workstation that syncs to a domain time server that requires that we disconnect it from the network for 72 hours. After about 27 hours there is a time change of 65 seconds. What reference for the time change would be used for a computer that had no network connection?

    :)
     
    Kevinm1984, Sep 8, 2020
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  2. unable to start the Windows time service on Windows 10

    Hi Enriq,

    As you are facing issue with starting the Windows Time Service, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • What exactly happens when you try to turn on the service?
    • What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
    • Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?

    Method 1: I suggest you to run a SFC scan and check if it helps.

    System File Checkeris a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Right click on the Start button, click on
      Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
      Enter.
    • After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.

    Note: If you are not able to repair some files after performing SFC scan, I suggest you to refer to the point 3 “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to
    fix some of them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir%\Logs\CBS\CBS.log”. Under the section “Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)” to repair the corrupted files after performing SFC scan.

    Refer: Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

    Method 2: I suggest you to Restart Windows Time Service and check if it helps.

    Windows Time Service maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled,
    any services that explicitly depends on it will fail to start.

    Step 1: Stop the service:

    • Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
      services.msc, Services window gets opened.
    • Search for Windows Time service and stop.
    • To do so, right click on each service select Stop
    • Restart the device.

    Step 2: Start the service and set it to automatic:

    • Press Windows Key + R on the keyboard and type
      services.msc
      , Services window gets opened.
    • Search for Windows Time service, right click on it and click on
      Properties.
    • Start the service, set
      Startup type to Automatic.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of accessing the Windows Time Service for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Sep 8, 2020
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  3. Problem with services timing out at boot

    Hi Peter,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that some of the system services fail to start or end up timing out. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer some questions below.

    • Which was the latest update installed in your PC?
    • What edition of Windows 10 are you using?
    • Were there any software changes made prior to the issue?
    • Which services are interrupting at the startup to start automatically?
    • What all steps you tried to resolve the issue?
    Please post us back with the information above to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Sep 8, 2020
    #3
  4. Time service

    The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion

    Hi Eric,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    This issue might be occurred due to corrupted Windows services and updates.

    To understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • In which account are you facing this issue?
    • Are you connected to Domain?
    • Since from when are you facing this issue?
    You may login to other account and check if the RegEdit works.

    I suggest you to modify the registry to increase the default time-out value for the service control manager. To increase this value to 60 seconds, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and hit
      enter.
    • Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
    • In the right pane, locate the ServicesPipeTimeout entry.
    Note: If the Services PipeTimeout entry does not exist, you must create it. To do this, follow these steps:

    • On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click
      DWORD Value.

    • Type ServicesPipeTimeout, and then press ENTER.
    • Right-click Services PipeTimeout, and then click Modify.
    • Click Decimal, type 60000, and then click OK.
    • This value represents the time in milliseconds before a service times out.
    • Restart the computer.
    Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For
    added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft
    Knowledge Base:

    322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

    Note: Install all the pending updates logging into Microsoft account and check.

    I suggest you to refer the below link and check if it helps you regarding this issue.

    Refer: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.

    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Sep 8, 2020
    #4
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