Windows 7 Windows Explorer Changes Dates

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Everytime I copy/move files/folders WE changes the create/modifies date.
Is there a way to stop that???????????

thx

 

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When Windows Explorer (WE) copies or moves files and folders, it updates the create and modify dates of the files to the current date and time. This behavior is default in Windows operating systems. If you want to preserve the original create and modify dates of the files when copying or moving them, you can use a third-party file management tool that offers this feature. Tools like "TeraCopy" or "FastCopy" can help you maintain the original timestamps when copying or moving files. Here are some steps you can follow to keep the original timestamps when copying or moving files: 1. Use Third-Party File Management Tools: - TeraCopy: TeraCopy is a popular file transfer utility that can preserve the original timestamps when copying files. - FastCopy: FastCopy is another utility that allows for fast copying and offers an option to maintain the original timestamps. 2. Manual Approach: - If you prefer not to use third-party tools, you can manually preserve the original timestamps by using the command line. - Use the xcopy command in Command Prompt with the /k and /h options to keep the original timestamps. Here is an example of how you can use xcopy to copy files while preserving the timestamps:

xcopy /k /h SOURCE DESTINATION

Replace SOURCE with the path to the source file or folder and DESTINATION with the destination path. By using these methods, you can maintain the original create and modify dates of files and folders when copying or moving them in Windows.