change file dates - creation, last modified, last accessed date

This tutorial provides information, how to change file dates (creation date, last modified date and last accessed date) with Febooti fileTweak. Tutorial is step by step instruction using Windows XP. Some of steps may vary, if different Windows version is used.

• STEP 1: Start Windows Explorer - click on Start button, then point to Programs, then Accessories, then click on Windows Explorer icon.
  
• STEP 2: Locate file which dates (creation date, last modified date and / or last accessed date) you want to change.
  
• STEP 3: Press right mouse button on that file. Drop down menu will appear. Menu items may vary, but usually last one is Properties.
  
• STEP 4: From Drop down menu choose Properties. File's Property tabs will appear.
  
• STEP 5: Click on Date tab. Now you are ready to change file dates (creation date, last modified date and last accessed date).
  
• STEP 6: First of all, check "Created" checkbox (you can use shortcut: ALT+C) and enter date, time values for file creation date.
  
• STEP 7: Now check "Modified" checkbox (you can use shortcut: ALT+M) and enter date, time values for file modification date.
  
• STEP 8: Now check "Accessed" checkbox (you can use shortcut: ALT+E) and enter date, time values for file last accessed date.
  
• STEP 9: Also check / clear "Include subfolders" - to process subfolders (in case if folder(s) selected) and "Don't apply to system files" - to preserve system files dates (if system files / folders selected). Now click on OK button.
  
• STEP 10: You have just changed file dates - creation date, modified date and last accessed date!