Network Time Client is part of the Network Time System package responsible for synchronizing time on Windows based workstations where it is installed. The application is capable of automatically searching for time server(s) on the corporate network of any complexity, from LANs to multiple routing networks. Setting a time server manually is also possible.
NTP Client Key features:
Network Time System (NTP Client) supports both our own advanced time protocol (NTSv2) and the most widely used NTP and SNTP time sync protocols.
The application can find time servers running Network Time System (Server) by either sending out UDP broadcast requests or resolving the "timeserver.nts" host and connecting directly to the resolved IP address. The latter gives you the opportunity of setting up a stable time system by combining a series of physical and virtual time servers installed on different machines and/or locations of the company network.
Network Time System (Client) is able to simultaneously gather time from several NTSv2 or NTP Servers and choose the fastest one to adopt the time from.
The NTSv2 time protocol allows Network Time System (Server) to transmit the source time to the clients by sending NTSv2-UDP broadcasts that Network Time System (Client) can accept.
A built-in scheduler helps you easily set up time synchronization intervals.
Network Time Client is a system service application that starts working right after Windows is loaded, whether there are any users logged on or not.
Technical details
Publisher
Softros Systems
Version
2.6.2
Release date
2025-09-17
License
Proprietary
Installer type
msi
Architecture
x86, x64
Package ID
Softros.NetworkTimeSystem.Client
Install scope
All users
Install Network Time System (Client) from the command line
Network Time System (Client) is proprietary software from Softros Systems. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Network Time System (Client)?
The latest version is 2.6.2, released on Sep 17, 2025.
Is it safe to download Network Time System (Client)?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.softros.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 3fa6c2188ca79505fd8d02d42a1554dccd5d32335bed3d22a6407c71acce0ea3.
Which Windows versions does Network Time System (Client) support?
Network Time System (Client) runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Network Time System (Client) silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "NTS-Client-Setup-x64.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Softros.NetworkTimeSystem.Client -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Network Time System (Client)?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Network Time System (Client) and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Softros.NetworkTimeSystem.Client -e.
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