Re: Synchronize time on 2 computers not connected to the internet or nay network

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<chetanh@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,
I have 2 Windows XP Professional SP2 computers. They are running
applications that need the time on the two computers be always
synchronized. The two computers are

1) Not connected to the internet.
2) Not a part of the domain and are not connected to any network.
3) They are connected to each other using a cross cable.

*** If they are connected with a cross-over cable then they are
*** networked, regardless of your Item 2).

Can i set up one of the XP SP2 computers as a time server. This
computer can be set to synchronize with the CMOS clock on the
motherboard. Once done that is there a way i can point the other
computer to synchronize its clock with the first computers. I dont
know if this can be done and if yes then how?

*** Why not keep it simple and run this command on the slave PC
*** at startup or at logon time:
*** net time \\MasterPC /set /yes

Ofcourse i have other options like connecting both computers to the
internet and syncing them to a time server but i would like to avoid
spending money on a DSL connection (Both computers have modems which
are in use 24*7)

Another option i have is to buy two GPS time sync receivers and have
the computers synced up. Again that costs money and i would like to
not buy it if possible.


Any suggestion ideas would be welcome. I am open to installing
freeware applications on the computer to make this work

Thanks



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