Windows XP changes folder modified dates

[marta]

Can I copy or move folders with Windows XP without changing the modified dates like I can with Windows 2000? This has always been convenient when moving data to a new hard drive or new computer. Even using Windows 2000 to move the folders to my Windoes XP system across the network updates the modified dates. I would appreciate any suggestions.

[Dusty]

Welcome to the CH forums.

Download XXCopy and try the /TCA  /TCC and /TCW switches..  Switches list is available >>here<<

Extract from the list:

The following switches control timestamps -----

       /TTA  Touches (modifies) timestamp of Last Access of src.
      /TTA0  Preserves timestamp of Last Access of src (default).

       /TCA  Copies the timestamp of Last Access fm src to dst.
      /TCA0  Uses current time for dst Last Access (default).

       /TCC  Copies the timestamp of Create Time fm src to dst.
      /TCC0  Uses current time for dst Create time (default).

       /TCW  Copies the Last Write time fm src to dst (default).
      /TCW0  Uses current time for dst Last Write time.

Good luck.