How to Change a File Date in Windows XP
Files on the Windows operating system have three dates associated with them--the creation date, the accessed date and the modified date. The creation date is the date the file was created. The accessed date is the date of the last time the file was opened. The modified date is the date of the last time the file was changed. Third party software such as Finders Keepers, AttributeMagic or PowerDesk must be installed to change these dates without actually opening or modifying the files.
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Instructions
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Finders Keepers
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Download and install the "Finders Keepers" software (see Resources).
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Open the "Finders Keepers" software. It will be found under the "Start" menu.
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Click the "Files" button and choose the file you want to modify.
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Click on the "Perform" menu at the top of the screen.
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Choose the "Touch" option.
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Choose the date that you want for the file.
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Select the date type you want to change (Created, Modified or Accessed).
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Click the "OK" button to save the changes.
AttributeMagic Pro
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Download and install the "AttributeMagic Pro" software (see Resources).
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Open the "AttributeMagic Pro" software. It will be found under the "Start" menu.
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Click the "Browse" button and select the file you want to modify.
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Select the "Files and Folders" option from the "Apply To" menu.
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Choose the date type you want to change (Created, Modified or Accessed).
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Type the new date in the "New Value" text box.
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Click the "Modify" button.
PowerDesk
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Download and install the "PowerDesk" software (see Resources).
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Open the "PowerDesk" software. It will be found under the "Start" menu.
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Select the file you want to modify.
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Select the "File" menu at the top of the screen.
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Choose the "File Or Folder Date/Time" option.
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Change the date in the dialog window. This will change all of the file's dates.
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Click the "OK" button.
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