How to use a timeserver with Windows 2000

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kirkzeusNOSPAM_at_hotmail.com
Date: 03/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:06:41 +1200

Hi all

I have a standalone PC running Windows 2000 which I want to be able to
synchronise the PC's clock with that of an ntp server on the Internet.

Can anyone help me and tell me how to achieve this using Windows
2000's own services and commands? I don't want to have to use a
programme to achieve this.

I've tried, manually changing the clock to an hour behind and
entering the following:
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C:\>net start w32time
The Windows Time service is starting.
The Windows Time service was started successfully.

C:\>net time /setsntp:ntp.massey.ac.nz
The command completed successfully.
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However, the clock on the PC has not altered at all.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks 

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