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VersionsAdditional versions

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 61.54%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 22.12%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 7.69%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 5.77%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 0.96%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.96%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 0.96%

w32time.dll

Windows Time Service by Microsoft

Remove w32time.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
MD5:   acf8a5219a3a6e56b5c050212bc2db24
SHA1:   b997588901396eebf772ade1df10129cc5fc4468
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is w32time.dll?

The Windows Time service, also known as W32Time, synchronizes the date and time for all computers running in an AD DS domain. Time synchronization is critical for the proper operation of many Windows services and line-of-business applications.

About w32time.dll (from Microsoft)

The Windows Time service uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize computer clocks on the network so that an accurate clock value, or time stamp, can be assigned to network validation and re

Overview

w32time.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:w32time.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Time Service
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\w32time.dll
Original name:w32time.dll.mui
File version:5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
Product version:5.1.2600.5512
Size:179 KB (183,296 bytes)
Build date:4/15/2008 6:54 PM
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
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Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate N 48.42%
Windows Vista Home Premium 26.32%
Windows 7 Professional 8.42%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.26%
Windows 7 Home Premium 4.21%
Windows Vista Ultimate 4.21%
Windows 7 Starter 1.05%
Windows Vista Business 1.05%
Windows Vista™ Home Premium 1.05%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 76.67% of Windows Time Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 22.22%
Hewlett-Packard 22.22%
Toshiba 13.33%
Sony 13.33%
Gateway 13.33%
ASUS 8.89%
Acer 4.44%
American Megatrends 2.22%
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