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File & Folder Dates

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Murof, 2006/01/26.

  1. 2006/01/26
    Murof

    Murof Inactive Thread Starter

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    Can someone explain the file dates - When you click on Properties there are 3 dates shown Created - Modified - Accessed
    I often see a Created date that is newer than the Modified date - For example

    Created 6/26/2005
    Modified 5/6/2004

    How can it be creaated AFTER it was "Modified" ????
     
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  2. 2006/01/26
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Created 6/26/2005 -> Date you copied it to your pc.

    Modified 5/6/2004 -> True Create Date.
     
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    Welshjim

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    Murof--Just adding on to what Steve R Jones has said, if you (or a program) change the content of the file, that would become the Modified date. The Create date deals with the file, itself.
     
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  5. 2006/01/28
    Murof

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    THX Steve - So "Created" is really "installed" and "Modified" is really "Created "
    Confusing to say the least -
    couldnt find a definition in your links - Guess I looked for the wrong thing.
    Anyway your DID help.
     
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  6. 2006/01/28
    Murof

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    THX JIM - See my reply to Steve:)
     
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