Enthusiasts running Windows 98 SE on vintage hardware can keep the clock accurate without installing a full NTP stack.
Connects to NIST servers (like time.nist.gov ) to fetch the current UTC time. nistime-32bit.exe
On Windows, nistime-32bit.exe typically uses the SetSystemTime API function. Because this function makes a sudden jump in time (called a "step"), it can disrupt running applications that rely on monotonic time (e.g., video streaming, high-frequency trading). This is the primary reason modern systems prefer NTP, which slews the clock gradually. Enthusiasts running Windows 98 SE on vintage hardware
nistime-32bit.exe -v