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Folders getting a more recent date

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Christer, 2003/06/15.

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  1. 2003/06/15
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Hi all!

    When I installed WinME, the folder dates remained the same and also for all other folders that were subsequently created.

    I have noticed that a lot of the folders on my new WinXpPro installation have had their folder dates altered.

    Anyone know why this occurs and the logic behind it?

    Thanks for Your time,
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  2. 2003/06/16
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    XP will change the folder date to the latest date you made a change to the folder contents. Add/delete/modify a file and you'll have the date updated.

    As to the logic behind it - I never did understand why earlier systems kept the original install date on the folders. What good is that?
     
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    Actually, you can have both the "created" and the "modified" dates shown, as well as a whole raft of other info (which you won't have room to display, of course).

    Either select Choose Details from the View menu in Windows Explorer, or right-click anywhere in the Name, Size, etc. bar in the right pane and make your choices.
     
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  5. 2003/06/16
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    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Hi Newt!

    The good thing about keeping the original date is that you can determine when a program was installed or a specific job was undertaken. "The folder for this correspondence was created in march 2003 so, this is when I started this job. "

    I, for one , think it was better the old way.

    Thanks for the explanation,
    Christer
     
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    So, you can BOTH have your cake and eat it, too.
     
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    Hi Jim,
    You´re quite right!

    I´ve set Windows Explorer to show details. For my programs folder it shows 2003-06-07, when I obviously did the latest installation. A right-click and properties shows that it was created on 2003-06-04.

    Thanks,
    Christer
     
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