file parameters

About this tag
The tag 'file parameters' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about file metadata columns in Windows Explorer, such as Date, Date Modified, Date Created, and Date Accessed. Users seek to understand the meaning of each column and how to customize the set of displayed file parameters. A common question is how to apply a consistent column view across all folders, similar to the Apply to All Folders option in Windows XP. The tag focuses on practical tips for configuring Explorer's details pane to show preferred file attributes.
  1. R

    Windows 7 Windows Explorer "Date" vs "Date Modified" vs "Date Created", etc

    Quick question to find out what "Date" represents in Windows 7 Explorer. Its clearly NOT "Date Modified" "Date Created" or "Date Accessed" Just would like to know what it is. For me, Date Modified makes most sense for use in Explorer and I'll probably use that instead. Second part of the...
    • RobSin
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    • date date accessed date created date modified details view file explorer file parameters folder options view windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support