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I altered the modifying dates on my files. Will my files and updates be safe once I resume the app?
Hello friends. I have a lotof old pictures (some dating back to 1950s) on my computer which are synced with Dropbox. They are close to 1TB. I took the past week modifying the dates in the pictures (c...
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHey sohaibh, let's jump right into this!
Interesting case there! Let me ask some questions first, to make sure we're aligned.
Did you rename these files to reflect an older date, or did you actually modify the "date created" or "date modified" metadata? For instance, does the content now show a creation date like 3/3/1953?
Also just to confirm, these files are currently inside your Dropbox folder, right?
If I were you, I'd recommend taking a cautious approach. If possible, use an external drive to back up all the files you've altered just to be safe before taking any further actions. Once that's done, you can test a few files by placing them back in your Dropbox folder to observe how they behave.
I'm suggesting this route, because modified file dates isn't something we typically encounter or test on our end, so it's best to proceed carefully.
Thanks a bunch!
