When you use Windows Explorer to view a folder list, the Last Modified time and date may be displayed incorrectly for folders.

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This issue can occur if you are using Windows Explorer to read a Novell Netware Server.

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To resolve this issue, visit the Novell Technical Support Web site: To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:

•	Click File, and then click Properties for the folder you want. The Created Date of the folder is displayed.
•	Use File Manager (Winfile.exe) to view the Last Modified Date or Time.

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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

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The Last Modified information for files is displayed correctly. Windows NT Explorer, File Manager, and the DIR command in MS-DOS display the Last Modified information correctly. Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.


The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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