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keep the creation date of a file from changing when I make changes to the file?

April 26, 2017changes changing creation file

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keep the creation date of a file from changing when I make changes to the file?

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The modified and the creation date will both change if the file itself is changed and saved. If the file is copied, it will only change the created date, leaving the modified date intact. If the file is moved, neither date changes. These are Windows functions. Most people tend to ignore the created date altogether and just use the modified and accessed dates for reference.