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# 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.
{% hint style="info" %}
`Sync-WinPEInternetDateTime` is a private function in the OSDCloud PowerShell Module
{% endhint %}
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