RocketTime 1.3.0.4

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  3.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.5 stars (out of 176 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  78,873

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  August 28, 2001

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Publisher's description of RocketTime

From Rocket Software:

Keep your computer's clock split-second accurate with this free utility from Rocket Software. RocketTime checks and corrects your PC clock each time you connect to the Internet (or at an interval you specify). RocketTime uses the government's NIST time servers.

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Editor's review of RocketTime

• 3.0 stars

• "RocketTime"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: RocketTime 1.3.0.4

This free software accurately synchronizes a computer's clock; however, the program comes with an interface that's crowded with disabled companion programs. RocketTime is easy to use and corrects computer clock drift by checking your clock at predefined intervals. Time synchronization is based on NIST standards but the program does allow users the ability to edit which time sources to check. Other features include the ability to select time zones and a correction log that tracks the number, date, and time of each correction. The program has a useful reminder feature but it's disabled in the free version. While it's obvious this program's main purpose is to get the user to upgrade to the full version and companion suite, the free version is still useful for mobile users, anyone who needs to ensure accurate time stamps, or the user who wants to keep accurate time.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 4.6 stars out of 176 votes
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• 5 stars

  2 out of 5 people found this review helpful

  Version: RocketTime 1.3.0.4

  "PERFECT"

  by Fussy Madam on September 24, 2005

  Pros: Very small and unintrusive program, runs quickly and smoothly without bugs. Automatically detects your time zone and very quick to connect to the servers and bring back the accurate time to you. Simple display of actual time and computer time and accuracy up to a tenth of a second as to your computer being in front of behind of time. Quick button to correct computer clock. Excellent options to run manually or automatically, does not force a run on start up and instead asks you. Can run smoothly in background without creating memory problems. Keeps a handy correction history of all corrections made by the program and gives you an average correction difference. 100% freeware - no nagging at all. Overall fast, functional, customizable, and in my opinion the best in it's category.

  Cons: Actually... nothing.

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• 5 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: RocketTime 1.3.0.4

  "WONDERFUL, WOULD NOT HAVE A PC WITHOUT IT"

  by davemartin7777 on April 27, 2005

  Pros: Sweet and the fact that it's free is sweeter yet.

  Tons of user configurable time servers.

  Does not need to be running at startup...use as needed at your leisure.

  Gets along well with Norton Internet Security.

  You really need to try this app.

  Puts Microsoft's internet time synchronizer to shame.

  Cons: I have not a clue why a multi-thousand $$$ computer with a 3.4 gHz chip, Intel mb and PC3200 RAM can not keep accurate time on it's own, too funny.

  RocketTime a FREE app will fix that forever.

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• 5 stars

  Version: RocketTime 1.3.0.4

  "Works well. No problems"

  by echoman1 on July 23, 2007

  Pros: I have always used this software without any problems. I am very happy with it.

  Cons: Nothing

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• 3 stars

  Version: RocketTime 1.3.0.4

  "Problem in Vista"

  by johnemry on September 26, 2007

  Pros: Always a good program and price is right

  Cons: Says I need administrator privileges to correct time, but does not tell you how to correct the error (I am the adminstrator and only user).

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• 5 stars

  Version: RocketTime 1.3.0.4

  "it's good tool"

  by jaspiontkc on May 25, 2007

  Pros: easy to use, useful tool, now i never need to set my pc time,nice!

  Cons: no

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