To update system time correctly at regular intervals, you may prefer to synchronize it with an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. But sometimes, you may face an error stating that the computer did not resync because there was no time data available. This error is quite common while trying to synchronize time to other time sources. So, continue reading to fix the computer did not resync because no time data was available error on your Windows PC.
How to Fix The Computer Did Not Resync Because No Time Data Was Available Error on Windows 10
You may be facing an issue while running the command w32tm/resync to synchronize the date and time in Windows. If the time is not synchronized properly, then this may lead to problems such as corrupt files, incorrect timestamps, network issues, and a few others. To synchronize time with NTP server, you need to be connected to the Internet. Here are some reasons for this error to occur:
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How to Fix The Computer Did Not Resync Because No Time Data Was Available Error on Windows 10
Method 1: Modify Registry Keys
Method 2: Modify Local Group Policy Editor
Method 3: Run Windows Time Service Command
Method 4: Restart Windows Time Service
Method 5: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended)
Improperly set Group Policy
Incorrectly set Windows Time Service parameter
General issue with Windows Time Service
Method 1: Modify Registry Keys
Modifying registry keys might help resolve the computer did not resync because of the absence of time data issue.
Note: Always be cautious when you modify registry keys as the changes may be permanent, and any incorrect changes may lead to serious issues.
Follow the given steps to do so:
Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open Run dialog box.
Type regedit and click on OK to launch Registry Editor.
Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.
Navigate to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters
- Right-click on the Type string and choose Modify… as illustrated below.
Note: If there is no Type string, then create a string with the name Type. Right-click on the empty area and choose New > String Value.
Type NT5DS under the Value data: field as shown.
Click on OK to save these changes.
Also Read: How to Open Registry Editor in Windows 11
Method 2: Modify Local Group Policy Editor
Similar to modifying registry keys, the changes made to group policy will also be permanent and possibly, fix the computer did not resync because no time data was available error.
Type gpedit.msc and press Enter key to open Local Group Policy Editor.
Double-click on Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates to expand it.
Now, double-click on System to view the folder contents, as shown.
Click on Windows Time Service.
In the right pane, double-click on Global Configuration Settings shown highlighted.
Click on the option Not Configured and click on Apply and OK to save the modification.
Now, double-click on Time Providers folder in the left pane.
Choose the option Not Configured for all three objects in the right pane:
- Enable Windows NTP Client
- Configure Windows NTP Client
- Enable Windows NTP Server
Click on Apply > OK to save such changes
Finally, restart your PC and check if the issue is fixed or not.
Also Read: Install Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) on Windows 10 Home
Method 3: Run Windows Time Service Command
It is one of the best solutions to resolve the computer that did not resync because no time data was available error.
Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.
In the User Account Control prompt, click on Yes.
Type the following command and hit the Enter key to run it:
w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:time.windows.com,0x1 /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes /update
Now check and see if the error persists. If it does, then follow any of the succeeding methods.
Method 4: Restart Windows Time Service
Any issue can be resolved if the Time service is restarted. Restarting a service will restart the entire process and eliminate all the bugs which cause such issues, as follows:
Launch the Run dialog box, type services.msc, and hit Enter key to launch Services window.
Scroll down and double-click on Windows Time service to open its Properties
Select Startup type: to Automatic, as depicted below.
Click on Stop if the Service status is Running.
Click on the Start button to change Service status: to Running again and click on Apply then, OK to save changes.
Also Read: Windows 10 Clock Time Wrong? Here is how to fix it!
Method 5: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended)
Any changes in the Windows Defender Firewall settings might also cause this issue.
Note: We do not recommend disabling Windows Defender as it protects the PC from malware. You should only disable Windows Defender temporarily and then, reactivate it once again.
Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.
Click on the Update & Security tile, as shown.
Select Windows Security from the left pane.
Now, click Virus & threat protection in the right pane.
In the Windows Security window, click on Manage settings shown highlighted.
Switch Off the toggle bar for Real-time protection and click Yes to confirm.
Q1. What is the main reason for the issue regarding the computer did not resync because of the absence of time data?
Ans. The main cause of this error is due to system sync failure with the NTP server.
Q2. Is it fine to disable or uninstall to fix the time not syncing issue?
Ans. Yes, it is fine to disable it temporarily as often, Windows Defender might block syncing with the NTP server.
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We hope that this guide helped you to fix the computer did not resync because no time data was available error. Let us know which method worked for you. Feel free to reach out to us with your queries and suggestions via comment section below.
