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DOS 6.22 & WP 6.0 Dates

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by datajockey 1 view

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I am currently checking for a forged document. I need to provide the date that the WP (Word Perfect) 6.0 file was created. I cannot use the standard DOS 6.22 or WP 6.0 dates. I need to be able to verify the date by viewing it within the file itself.This is normally done with a hex editor. But I cannot find the date anywhere within the WP documents. How does WP and DOS know the date the file was created? Where is the OS obtaining the date? Let me know if you have any ideas.

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by dmiles

If you Boot into DOS and type in the name of the file,it will list all files and the date created,also look in the DIRECTORY to to locate the file.Hope this Helps

by datajockey

Once Again I CANNOT use the standard DOS dates. I know the file I am looking for. I need to check the date from WITHIN the file itself or if there is another record of the date created in the OS.

by estebandelatorre

Import the document with word 7.0 and the creation date will remain untouched under the
document properties of the file menu.
You can?t modify it!!!

by gijoe

The date is encrypted within the WP document itself. The previous answer to mine is correct.... import it into MS Word 7.0 and you will have the untouchable date of creation.

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