Correcting Incorrect 'datetaken' Property in Windows 7 Photos from External Hard Drive

Correcting Incorrect Date Taken Property for Photos on an External Hard Drive for Windows 7 Users

If you have an old computer that runs Windows 7, and you have discovered photos on an external hard drive that have incorrect date taken properties, you can follow the steps below to correct them. This article will provide a detailed guide on how to change the date taken property for photos on an external hard drive using Windows 7.

Why is it important to correct the date taken property?

The date taken property is important because it helps you organize your photos chronologically. It also allows you to search for photos taken during a specific time frame. If the date taken property is incorrect, it can be frustrating and time-consuming to find the photos you are looking for.

How to change the date taken property in Windows 7

Follow these steps to change the date taken property for photos on an external hard drive in Windows 7:

1. Connect the external hard drive to your Windows 7 computer.
2. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder that contains the photos.
3. Right-click on the photo you want to change the date taken property for and select Properties.
4. In the Properties window, click on the Details tab.
5. Scroll down to the Origin section and click on the Date taken field.
6. Enter the correct date and time, then click OK.
7. Click Apply to save the changes, then click OK to close the Properties window.

Repeat the above steps for each photo you want to change the date taken property for.

Changing the date taken property for multiple photos

If you want to change the date taken property for multiple photos at once, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect the external hard drive to your Windows 7 computer.
2. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder that contains the photos.
3. Select all the photos you want to change the date taken property for.
4. Right-click on one of the selected photos and select Properties.
5. In the Properties window, click on the Details tab.
6. Scroll down to the Origin section and click on the Date taken field.
7. Enter the correct date and time, then click Apply.
8. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to apply the changes to all the selected items. Click Yes to apply the changes to all the selected photos.
9. Click OK to close the Properties window.

Tips for changing the date taken property

• Make sure you have the correct date and time before changing the date taken property.
• If you are changing the date taken property for multiple photos, make sure they were all taken at the same time.
• Be careful not to change the date taken property for photos that have already been uploaded to social media or shared with others.

References

• How to Change the Date Taken on Photos in Windows
• How to Change Photo Properties in Windows 10
• How to Change the Date Taken of a Photo