RocketTime for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

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.

RocketTime for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: August 28, 2001

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 1.3.0.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 104,645

Downloads Last Week: 5

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User Reviews

4.5/5

150 User Votes

Keeps my pc right on time
stroupemFebruary 8, 2009
Pros
easy to use and accurate
Cons
I don't see anything really negative about this program. It just keeps good time.
Summary
easy to use and sets my pc time with no problems.
aaha_7August 8, 2008
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myworld_August 8, 2008
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lolololololo1August 7, 2008
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Problem in Vista
johnemrySeptember 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).
Summary
Works well. No problems
echoman1July 23, 2007
Pros
I have always used this software without any problems. I am very happy with it.
Cons
Nothing
Summary
it's good tool
jaspiontkcMay 25, 2007
Pros
easy to use, useful tool, now i never need to set my pc time,nice!
Cons
no
Summary
phones home!
ken.woodOctober 23, 2006
Pros
simple
Cons
phones home every time check. checking your clock every four hours? phones home each time.
Summary
Simple and functional, large memory footprint
angry_norwegianOctober 13, 2006
Pros
Does the job it promises to do.
Cons
Utilizing a whopping 5-10MB of memory. Way too much.
Summary
PERFECT
Fussy MadamSeptember 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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Developer’s Description

By Rocket Software

Make your PC clock as accurate as possible.

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.