VersionsVersions

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%

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w32time.dll

Windows Time Service by Microsoft

Remove w32time.dll
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

Overview

There are 7 versions of w32time.dll in the wild, the latest version being 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255). The average file size is about 232.64 KB. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR.

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

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

BehaviorsBehaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of w32time.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'
  • Shared name is 'W32Time'

VersionsAll file variations of w32time.dll

MD5SHA-1File size
55187fd710e27d5095d10a472c8baf1c 74bfa3cda81b5fd7bdf678b3f67eeaaefaf0065c 282 KB
f14a7de2ea41883e250892e1e5230a9a 71d449320cb97ae07bc4268e773303e7cc3223ec 364 KB
62b0d0f6f5580d9d0dfa5e0b466ff2ed c1d3d896fa68d2a3c3bbc92a4188f370bd6445aa 264.5 KB
ffaf7cac5fb711dff0dcf16694407867 ab782202323b82cca56a53faefdfa95ea883dc11 179 KB
acf8a5219a3a6e56b5c050212bc2db24 b997588901396eebf772ade1df10129cc5fc4468 179 KB
d9dee052d5a3606d807f8cccc95b1022 a7d16648e92135e99b68f6e4bf71016d28d8eccb 178.5 KB
284e8d6291a21cdab07233d03667b55c dc310444a035689183daa4fcf95c0ab0b95dacf9 181.5 KB

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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