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by jeff anderson

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I have a login script that sets the time on all workstations but it only works when a poweruser or admin logs in. Does anyone know if there is a switch or parameter that would allow this to happen with regular users?

Here is the command I have inmy script

net time \\servername /set /y

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by shiltowake

The clock is a system file and can only be accessed by powerusers or administrators by default. No switch or parameter can overwrite the NTFS permission settings.

You must adjust the NTFS permissions for the users or for the file. Basically, its up to the system admistrator.

by shiltowake

The clock is a system file and can only be accessed by powerusers or administrators by default. No switch or parameter can overwrite the NTFS permission settings.

You must adjust the NTFS permissions for the users or for the file. Basically, its up to the system admistrator.

by zchris

you have to allow your users to change the system clock. here's how: open the local user mgr (you can also connect to it). open "policies - user rights - change the system time" the add your domain users group. after that the users can change the time on your clients.

oh, and i prefer
"net time /domain:yourdomain /set /yes"
(you'll recieve the time even if the pdc is down)

by cryingdragon

Open User Manager for Domains...Click Policies, User Rights...Click "Show Advanced Rights"...Choose "Change the System Time" from the drop down menu. Click Add...Choose "Everyone" or "Authenticated Users".

Hope this helps,

Mike

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