The Meinberg NTP package provides a GUI setup program for Windows which installs the NTP service and associated executable programs that have been compiled from the original public NTP source code available at the NTP download page at ntp.org.
The GUI installer also contains the corresponding HTML based NTP documentation, as well as the libcrypto DLL from the OpenSSL project, which is required to create or check signatures of the NTP network packets, if the symmetric or public key authentication feature is used.
Publisher’s description
What is Network Time Protocol?
Network Time Protocol by Meinberg Global is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 3.9 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.2.8p18a2, released on September 17, 2025. The version history goes back to April 8, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 8,417 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.9 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Network Time Protocol is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Network Time Protocol safe to download?
- The file is served by meinbergglobal.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F933BC66ED987EB436F8345F6331DE4FFAD24E6CE5E5A6F5CE98109B7B29F164· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2.8p18a2Latest | September 17, 2025 | 3.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.8p15a | April 8, 2024 | 4.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MeinbergGlobal.NTP -echoco install meinberg-ntp -yntp-4.2.8p18a2-win32-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Meinberg Global
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.2.8p18a2
- Released
- September 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 8,417
- Website
- meinbergglobal.com
- winget ID
- MeinbergGlobal.NTP
- Chocolatey package
- meinberg-ntp
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Frequently asked questions
Is Network Time Protocol free?
Network Time Protocol is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Network Time Protocol safe to download?
The download comes from meinbergglobal.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Network Time Protocol with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Network Time Protocol be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Network Time Protocol run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Network Time Protocol?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 8, 2024.