DateTime Internet Sync

Devices that do not have a current DateTime can experience issues with SSL/TLS handshakes whic will cause failures downloading DriverPacks over HTTPS. This issue typically occurs when a device has been disconnected from power for an extended period of time. Additionally, a DateTime that is not correctly set will impact Autopilot or Entra Join.

This feature will set the accurate internet DateTime, regardless of the WinPE TimeZone.

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OSDCloud Comparison

Function	Module	Version	Status
Deploy-OSDCloud	OSDCloud	26.3.4.2	Enabled
Start-OSDCloud*	OSD	-	Not Planned

Feature

In WinPE, if the device is connected to the internet, OSDCloud will automatically sync the system clock to the Google's UTC DateTime if the difference is greater than 5 minutes.

In the screenshot below the Windows PowerShell Title Bar displays the existing DateTime. When Sync-WinPEInternetDateTime is automatically invoked by Deploy-OSDCloud, the device will be automatically set to the current internet DateTime using Set-Date.

Sync-WinPEInternetDateTime is a private function in the OSDCloud PowerShell Module