Explorer Displays Folder Dates Incorrectly on Netware Servers

ID: Q249606

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 95, 98, 98 Second Edition

SYMPTOMS

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

CAUSE

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

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, visit the Novell Technical Support Web site:

http://support.novell.com

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.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

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. The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbui win95 win98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:95,98,98 Second Edition
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb