What does the ntpd.exe file do?
The ntpd.exe process is also known as Network Time Protocol Daemon and is a part of Network Time Protocol or, as the case may be, Ntp. This software is produced by Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH und Co. KG or, as the case may be, Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG. An outdated or faulty version of ntpd.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Network Time Protocol Daemon has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Network Time Protocol Daemon has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- ntpd.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module ntpd.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about ntpd.exe Network Time Protocol Daemon
ntpd.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Ntpd.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 573,840 bytes (33% of all these files), 245,648 bytes as well as 7 other variants.
It is the service "NTP".
File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The ntpd file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The producer of the file is registered with a certificate authority. This confirms the genuineness of the file. This ntpd.exe process is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network.
For this reason, 57% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A ntpd.exe file has a 72% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 724,992 bytes. The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. There is no embedded description in this file. These days, this is rather unusual The file can be found in the Windows folder; however, it is not a Windows system file.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves ntpd.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about ntpd?
| Network time protocol daemon | |
| Network time protocol (further information...) Derek Broderick | |
| networktimeprotocol Daemon | |
| Sometimes located in C:\Programs\NTP. Synchronizes PC with accurate time (atomic clocks). Check for a folder C:\Programs\NTP\doc and therein for HTML files with informations. Is not part of Windows, was installed manually. Herbert Glarner | |
| it is used for windows time neil |
Summary: 12 users consider ntpd.exe essential and should not be removed. 2 users consider it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall Network Time Protocol or Ntp
To remove Network Time Protocol Daemon from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Network Time Protocol or Ntp in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if ntpd.exe (Network Time Protocol Daemon) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Network Time Protocol Daemon. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Network Time Protocol Daemon or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or ntpd.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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