Windows 10: Preservation of "Date Created" property for mp4 files when copying

It seems that copying some video files ( at least mp4 ), the "Date Created" property is not reliably preserved, especially to and from USB drives. About 10% of them would have the copy time time stamp instead of the original "Date Created" time stamp on the destination file, and it appears, that larger files are more susceptible. And it is not file dependant, recopying the same file, would yield different results.

The Encoding time stamp seems to be preserved all the time though.

Any reason why?

I need to use the "Date Created" time stamp preserved when downloading from my camera or SD cards, so I can sort the different files in time sequence, from different camera by the "Date Created" date. The Encoding Time stamp is not workable from Explorer.

Any idea what's the problem.

:)

 

Saving Video File Property Metadata, star rating, genre, etc.


Hmm.. beyond saying I can change the star rating (and it's retained) on an mp4 video file I copied into that folder, using the properties sheet, I've no suggestions other than 'does it work if you create a new user for test purposes'?

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one

 

MP4 File will not play

Based on the information you have provided, considering that you are encountering the same issue when playing the MP4 file on different applications, then it's possible that the issue is with the file itself. This could be caused by an interruption or an
issue while the MP4 is being copied. I suggest that you create a new copy of the file and check if the issue persists.

Let us know how it goes and we'll assist you further if needed.