This tutorial provides information, how to modify file date using Windows explorer. Tutorial below is step by step example using Windows XP. Some of steps may vary, if you are using different Windows version.

  • STEP 1: Start Windows Explorer - click on Start button, then point to Programs, then Accessories, then click on Windows Explorer icon. Alternatively you can use shortcut Win+E.
    starting Windows Explorer from Accessories menu
  • STEP 2: Locate file which date you want to modify.
    locate files to alter
  • STEP 3: Press right mouse button on that file. Context menu will appear.
    context menu for file
  • STEP 4: From context menu choose Properties. File's Property tabs will appear.
    Windows file properties - general tab
  • STEP 5: Click on Date tab. Now you are ready to enter file's date / time values to modify file date.
    Windows file properties - date tab
  • STEP 6: Enter appropriate values in date / time fields and click on OK or Apply button.
    Windows file properties - changing date
  • STEP 7: You have just modified file dates!