Use Domain Controller as NTP Server but time is Synced with PDC Emulator

Problem:

How do I Use a Domain Controller as NTP Server but the time is Synced with PDC Emulator and not an external time source?

Solution:

Open the registry at:

hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\services\w32time\config

The key is to set your AnnounceFlags to 5 as below.  These settings will allow you to use your Domain Controller as an NTP server but for it to sync with the PDC emulator not an external time source.

Use Domain Controller as NTP Server but time is Synced with PDC Emulator

Other Settings:

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Some commands you can run to verify status:

w32tm /query /status

w32tm /resync

w32tm /query /source

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