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.
Publisher’s description
What is Network Time System (Client)?
Network Time System (Client) is a proprietary network tool program for Windows from Softros Systems.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 16.5 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Network Time System (Client) is a network tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Network Time System (Client) safe to download?
- The file is served by download.softros.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3FA6C2188CA79505FD8D02D42A1554DCCD5D32335BED3D22A6407C71ACCE0EA3· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.2Latest | September 17, 2025 | 16.5 MB | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Softros.NetworkTimeSystem.Client -emsiexec /i NTS-Client-Setup-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {03CC7720-3D40-47A3-9154-69BDA90BE45B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Softros Systems
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.6.2
- Released
- September 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- nts.softros.com
- winget ID
- Softros.NetworkTimeSystem.Client
- MSI product code
- {03CC7720-3D40-47A3-9154-69BDA90BE45B}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Network Time System (Client) free?
Network Time System (Client) 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 System (Client) safe to download?
The download comes from download.softros.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 System (Client) 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 System (Client) be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Network Time System (Client) run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Network Time System (Client)?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
