NTP (Network Time Protocol) blocking computer from syncing time

[Paul C847]

I'm trying to test an Intune policy to force computers to use the same time server. To be sure my problem is not with other settings, I am testing on a new machine not joined to a domain or network using the local local group policy editor. When I use GPEDIT.MSC and create the policy (using all the defaults) for NTP the computer no longer updates the time automatically. If I try to use the Sync Now button, it gives an error.Specifically, in Local Group Policy Editor I go to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System >Windows Time Service >

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