Linux clock not in sync with Windows clock

[Juul]

Hi,

Running WinXp and VmWare Workstation 5.5.4.

I have a small problem with the VmWare clock: it is not synchronised with the Windows clock.

I do have VmTools installed, but can't get the Linux clock updated to the Windows clock.

Anyone any idea?

Best rgds,

--Juul

[AndersN]

An easier way is to use ntpd in your Linux guest, and also add 'clock=pit' to your bootup command line.

That usually makes Linux guests run time fine.

[KevinG]

What is the exact Linux distribution and kernel version of the guest OS?

What type of system is your host ? Laptop or desktop?

What type of host processor are you using? Intel or AMD (include make/model

Have you read the following knowledge base article?

"Clock in a Linux Guest Runs More Slowly or Quickly Than Real Time (1420) "[/url]

[Juul]

sorry I didn't give this info:

Linux distro is Kubuntu Edgy Eft, running in VM on a Windows XP desktop machine.

Linux kernel is 2.6.17-11-386.

Host processor is an Intel Pentium(R) 4, 3.2GHz.

When I quickly read the document you're mentioning, I see that kernel version 2.6.18 is solving some issues. Maybe I have to go for this one then...

[KevinG]

I have had good results with the Ubuntu 2.6.18 kernel