aquaman Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 When a document is written, does the hard drive record the date and time that it was written? Does the hard drive have a separate date and time to the computers date and time clock? I am trying to find a document that was written on a specific date. However, it was deleted. The problem is that I have discovered that the computers main clock was set to a different time zone and date. Would the hard drive record the correct date and time that the file was written or the time and date that the computer was set to? Also, will the hard drive record when the time zone and date was changed? Thanks in advance. Quote
KenB Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Hi and welcome to fpch. When a document is written, does the hard drive record the date and time that it was written? No. Your hard drive is used to install the Operating System, software etc. Before you install Windows the hard drive basically a blank canvas. If you have deleted a document - have you looked in the recycle bin ? the computers main clock was set to a different time zone and date. There is a CMOS battery on the motherboard that can cause this problem. It may need replacing. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
Plastic Nev Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Hi, some confusion here, could do with some more information here as to what you are doing. However trying to see where we are and reading between lines a little, first I will clarify some things. When ever a file is created the time and date is created with it and yes, when the computer is shut down that file is stored on the hard drive, complete with that time and date. If the computer was out of sync with real time in the zone it is in doesn't matter, if the computer thinks it is 17-2-2011 at 22-00, that will be stored with the file and will not change when the computer is reset to the right time. I hope that helps, Nev. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? :Dhttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/plasticpig/Nev2.gif
Dalo Harkin Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 If your documents are in the same place then there is a date modified The easiest way would be if you know the name of the document and just CTRL and F to find it Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
Plastic Nev Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 He does say the document was deleted so I assume he is using one of the file recovery softwares available. Must point out that if any other activity after the deletion, there is a good chance the original document may have been written over, making recovery even more difficult. Nev. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? :Dhttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/plasticpig/Nev2.gif
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