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Anonymous
June 15, 2017
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Date Created property changes when file modified

  • June 15, 2017
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This is a random occurrence happening on all version of Adobe we use, including Reader 10 - DC and Acrobat 9-15.  When an end user modifies a file on our server both e 'date modified' and 'date created' properties are changed.  SO now it is impossible to determine when a file was created because it updates along with dat modified.  HELP!

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phtnguyen
Participant
August 21, 2021

FWIW, I ran into this issue recently. Adobe Acrobat Reader version 2021.005.20058

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Test Screen Name
Legend
August 14, 2017

If you do Save As, rather than Save, the PDF file will be recreated. That is at least one way these dates can get out of step.

stacyk96024376
stacyk96024376
Participant
August 16, 2017

Naw...definitely doing just SAVE (ALT F + S, not ALT F + A).  It's happening with all PDF files.  Started happening about two years ago.  Not sure what caused the change.

I appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts.

Meenakshi_Negi
Meenakshi_Negi
Legend
June 20, 2017

Hi dwark1979,

When we save changes to the PDF, the 'date modified' of the document reflects the dates when the changes are made.

However, the 'date created' of the PDF remains the same.

To check these dates, you need to check the document properties.

Open the file and go to File menu > Properties > General. There you can view the date on which the form created and modified.

As you said, 'date modified' and 'date created' properties changes, do you mean that both the dates changes?

Or you are referring to something else?

It will be helpful if you can share the screenshot of the changes that you are referring to.

To add the screenshot here, please use the insert icon provided on the reply window as shown below:

Once you click on this icon, you get a small window.

Click on Insert Image and then browse the location where you have saved the screenshot file.

Select the file and click on Open > Insert Image.

Let us know if you need any help.

Regards,

Meenakshi

stacyk96024376
stacyk96024376
Participant
August 10, 2017

Hi Meenakshi,

I'm having the same issue and have encountered it for over a year.  The DATE CREATED information changes each time a file is modified.  The screenshot below is a file that was created over a week ago.  The file was not moved, only its contents edited.  I have only noticed this happening with PDF files (we use Adobe Standard and Pro), not with WORD (.doc) or EXCEL files.

Our IT department couldn't figure out an answer.

If I could have DATE CREATED and DATE MODIFIED remain distinct, it would be very useful.  Thank you in advance for your thoughts on this matter.

stacyk96024376

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Test Screen Name
Legend
August 10, 2017

This seems normal for the file container. But the PDF's own properties should tell the full story. Please look under File > Properties in Acrobat or Reader.

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