Windows 10: Windows 10 Time Incorrect - Solution

I have noticed many people complaining about Windows 10 not adjusting UTC (BIOS) to local time zone (OS), and I am offering a workaround.


The situation is that upon boot, Windows 10 does not update from UTC time set in the BIOS to preferred local time zone of the OS. This is typical to Linux/Windows dual-boot systems. Linux and previous Windows versions do not have an issue with this, but Windows 10 Pro (at least) does.


The work around is to Create Basic Task in Task Scheduler. You can call it TimeSynchronization.

Trigger > "When the computer starts"

Action > "Start a program"

Start a Program...Browse to and select C:\Windows\System32\sc.exe

Arguments > "start w32time task_started" <- Without the quotes

Finish > Check the "Open the Properties dialog for task when I click Finish"


Select "Run with highest privileges and click "Change User or Group..."

Click "Advanced" > "Find Now"

Choose "LOCAL SERVICE" > OK > OK > OK


The next time you boot the time should be corrected.


I am not sure why the similarly scheduled task in the Task Scheduler\Microsoft\Windows\Time Synchronization doesn't work. It should, and does if manually indicated to Run. Perhaps a bug? In any case, this workaround should get your time sorted out.


I hope this is helpful.


Cheers,


A>AM

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