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How can I reset the creation or modify dates on a file?

Resetting Created and Modified Dates

A utility called FileTyper, available at http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~dazuma/filetyper/ will let you tweak the creation and modification dates of files.

Why would you want to? Well, let's say you started a project quite a while back, dropped it for other pursuits, then returned and completed it, and now you want to market it. Being able to make your creation and modification dates match up on all parts will make your new product more professional-looking.

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