Copied files changing attributes

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Here’s a bit of a puzzle.

I copied a bunch of files from my local hard drive to the MBL, using Windows Explorer (XP, SP3).

All the files are ok, except for 8 or 9.  These 8 or 9 have their Date Modified changed.  When I look at them on MBL, the timestamp is blanks.

This only happens when  I copy to the MBL.   If I copy the same files to other local drives, the timestamp is not changed.

Anybody seen this before, or know why this would be happening?

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This has come up before.

See if this link helps you:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-files/retain-original-creation-date-when-copying-or/2b4b5d6a-1e37-4fb2-9e57-39dd09becc55

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Thanks Tony, but that doesn’t really apply in my case.

I just copied a group of files within the folder, by highlighting the group,  then either right-clicking, drag and paste, or right-click, select copy, then paste.

Even if I just copy one of these files, I get the same behaviour.

Since it only happens with MBL and not another local drive, I suspect something with network somehow interacting with these particular file properties… dunno… just thought I’d check if it’s a common occurrence.