A Windows 11 desktop consistently shows a time that drifts several minutes each day while the computer is running. Manually resetting the clock only fixes the problem temporarily. Which of the following actions will provide the MOST reliable long-term solution to this time-drift issue?
Disable Fast Startup in Windows power-management settings.
Configure the Windows Time (W32Time) service to synchronise with a reliable external NTP server at shorter polling intervals.
Clear the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to reset secure-boot keys.
Update or reinstall the display adapter driver in Device Manager.
Configuring the Windows Time service (W32Time) to poll a reliable external NTP server ensures the operating-system clock is automatically corrected at regular intervals, preventing ongoing drift while the PC is powered on. Replacing display drivers, disabling Fast Startup, or clearing the TPM do not affect timekeeping.
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