What happens to the timestamp when you delete a file?
When it comes to file deletion, the timestamps are not changed. No timestamps are touched but the file is marked as Inactive so the removal of the file is still going to be marked in the metadata. For this test, I’m not going to provide values or comparisons.
Are there any timestamp changes in Windows 10?
Based on my test the $STD Modification, Access and Metadata timestamps were the only ones which were updated. The interesting value here is the time of the Access timestamps. The Modification and Metadata got the values of the execution time and date while the Access was set to a bit later time (~2 secs).
Is the access timestamp on my NTFS file changed?
The $FN values are untouched according to SANS but in its case, the Access timestamp is not changed. However, it was changed in mine. Thus, it looks like all three of the results are a little bit different in relation to file modification. The command I used to create and modify the file:
What are the different types of timestamps for a file?
Windows systems handle four different types of timestamps for a file. These timestamps are: Change ( C ) / $MFT Entry modified (and not Creation) I’m going to use the first abbreviation in this post. Some of the timestamps exist on one file system but can be non-existent on other. Also their meaning can vary depending on the different filesystems.
How can I copy files while preserving timestamp?
Type Robocopy commands to copy files while preserving timestamp. Depending on how you want to do the transfer, there are different commands. Keep reading to know which to choose.
Where do I find the timestamp on my computer?
Some of the timestamps exist on one file system but can be non-existent on other. Also their meaning can vary depending on the different filesystems. Here is a table from sleuthkit’s site about the meaning of timestamps. Windows stores these timestamp values in the $MFT (Master File Table).