Windows 10: Installed programs - wrong install dates

Is this another consequence of the recent flawed Win 10 update(s)?

In my list of 214 installed programs (Settings > Apps > Apps & Features) about 150 are shown with install dates of 21/1/2018. That's the date I installed version 1709, including buggy KB4056892 which I've since uninstalled.

Same wrong data using Revo Uninstaller.

Anyone know a way to restore that valuable data please?

Terry, East Grinstead, UK

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Installed program list - wrong install dates

Hi Terry,

The change in the install dates is tied to the Feature Upgrade when the version 1709 was installed on your computer. This feature is by-design in Windows 10. However, if you want to have the install dates of the program lists retained when performing a feature
upgrade on Windows 10, we encourage you to submit your query using the Feedback Hub. You can either vote on an existing submission or submit a new issue. When you submit a feedback item, we gather additional details and information about your issue that will
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Installed program list - wrong install dates

Thank you for your response. Some programs have to be reinstalled by Windows, after a major version upgrade. Therefore, will the install date reflect this. Were you able to post this to our Feedback Hub?

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.

 

Dates are also shown when updated,if I understand your question right.

 

Looking at mine, the date seems program dependent. Some which have not been updated seem to have had their installation date changed to around when I upgraded.

Some programs (desktop exe type) retain their pre-1709 install date (e.g. 2015, 2016).
Some programs (desktop exe type) which have not been updated have their install date set to around when I upgraded to 1709.

Some apps retain their pre-1709 install date
Other apps- well, apps are frequently updated so it's hard to draw a conclusion.

 

Some programs have to be reinstalled by Windows, after a major version upgrade. Therefor will the install date reflect this.

The only way to keep track of the original install date, is to take a screen shot of the install listing or use a program like Revo to
save a html page of the install status - before a major version upgrade!

I don't know of any way to change the dates after the upgrade, sorry.

 

Also, Folder dates of creation will always change when Copied or Moved as the process creates a new Folder before putting files in it. There are third-party file managers that have a function to change the Attributes such as date and time among other things but I wouldn't attempt it with Windows System files, could screw things up.