Windows File Explorer: Modification Dates Changed After KB5039212 Update

Windows File Explorer: Modification Dates Changed with KB5039212 Update

Microsoft has released the KB5039212 update on June 11, 2024, which brings significant changes to the way modification dates are handled in Windows File Explorer. This update affects files that are copied or changed in a network example, such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device.

Overview of KB5039212 Update

The KB5039212 update is a cumulative update for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019. It includes several improvements and fixes, but the most notable change is the way modification dates are handled in Windows File Explorer. This update ensures that the modification dates of files that are copied or changed in a network example are accurately reflected in File Explorer.

Before this update, when a file was copied or changed in a network example, the modification date in File Explorer would often be incorrect. This was due to the way that File Explorer calculated the modification date, which took into account the time it took to copy the file over the network. This meant that even if the file itself had not been modified, the modification date in File Explorer would be updated to the time that the file was copied.

With the KB5039212 update, this behavior has been changed. Now, the modification date in File Explorer is based on the actual modification date of the file, rather than the time it took to copy the file. This ensures that the modification date in File Explorer is always accurate, even when files are copied or changed in a network example.

Impact of KB5039212 Update

The KB5039212 update has a significant impact on users who work with network examples, such as NAS devices. Previously, if a file was copied or changed on a NAS device, the modification date in File Explorer would often be incorrect. This could make it difficult to determine when a file was actually modified, which could lead to confusion and errors.

With the KB5039212 update, this issue has been resolved. Now, the modification date in File Explorer is always accurate, even when files are copied or changed in a network example. This makes it easier to determine when a file was actually modified, which can help to improve productivity and reduce errors.

Installing KB5039212 Update

The KB5039212 update is available through Windows Update. To install the update, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button, then clicking Settings, and then clicking Update & Security.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If the KB5039212 update is available, click Download and install.
4. Once the update has been downloaded and installed, restart your computer.

References

• Microsoft. (2024). KB5039212 Update: June 11, 2024. https://support.microsoft.com/kb/5039212

• Microsoft. (2024). Windows 10 Update History. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-10-update-history-eacb8960-963b-3bef-56b0-546c6fc5bbb8

• Microsoft. (2024). Windows Server 2019 Update History. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-2019

Note: The references provided are for informational purposes only and may not include the most up-to-date information. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the official Microsoft documentation.