Windows 10: Files Creation Date

Helllo,
I have several folders with important documents, letters, notes etc. To keep then safe I just copied the several folders to another location (another disc) in the computer. Noticed that all files in the new location got current date as creation date, not as the originals.
Tried some backup programs, but when they backup / copy the source folders / files to the target location, files creation date is changes to current date.
Is it possible to do it keeping the original creation date of the files.
Answers will be appreciated.
Thanks


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More about file Creation and Modification File Dates

When a document is copied to a new location, the mod and creation date are changed to the date of the copy. But with picture and video files, these always also retain the original creation date regardless of how many times they were copied or edited.
Why can’t something like this be implemented for other file types?



But the system is what it is. For those of you who need to know the actual date a file was created and/or modified, how do you keep track of this? Some files, like PDF’s also retain this data which can be viewed from within Acrobat or the Reader, but
most other files just rely on Window’s properties. Any suggestions?

 

File creation date is changed

Hi Alice,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



To get clarity and assist you better we’d need some more information regarding this issue.

1. Did you notice this issue recently?
   
2. Do you use OneDrive to sync files?
   

Meanwhile, we would suggest you follow methods mentioned below to resolve the issue.



Method 1: Windows time service.

1. Open Services by searching for it in search bar.
   
2. Look for Windows Time in the list on the right pane.
   
3. Right click on the same > select Stop > right click > select
   Restart.
   
4. Again right click select Properties.
   
5. Click on the drop down menu next to Startup type: and select
   Automatic.
   
6. Then click on Apply > OK.
   

Method 2: Configure Windows Date and time to automatic.

1. Go to Settings > Time & Language >
   Date & time.
   
2. Make sure the correct time zone is select under the
   Time zone.
   
3. Turn ON the toggle switch under Set time automatically.
   

Method 3: Check Date and time UEFI.



Kindly refer to
How to use Surface UEFI under the section
Date and time to check the settings.





Hope it helps

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes or No.



Manjunath H

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Temp Files : Runaway Creation

Hello Bruce,

Windows Temporary files are created by the operating system during the normal course of its running when there may not be enough memory allocated for the task.

I suggest you to follow the steps below to delete temporary files nad check if it helps:

Step 1

• Press Windows key + R
• Type temp and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 2

• Press Windows key + R
• Type %temp% and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Step 3

• Press Windows key + R
• Type prefetch and click OK
• Press Ctrl + A and click Delete

Get back to us, if you have further queries. We will be glad to help you.