Back dating files

[Spacecadet]

I have a problem with timestamps on files. I create a text file on server A which is then copied over to server B
Problem is that server B is physically in a different time zone (and under a completely different administration group and domain) and ignores the file untill its own clock has caught up with the modified date/time on the file.

Is there easy way of giving the file an earlier date last modified time when its created?

[Diver]

Set the clock back ?

[Spacecadet]

thanks, but no thanks. I need a software method. Can't mess with the hardware config.

[Diver]

Well that's the easy option out of the way then.
The others depend on what you are using etc.

[Cowboy Bob]

If it's a Unix box, as part of the copying process run "touch <filename>" to reset the file timestamp. If it's Windows, there are a whole bunch of utilities to do the same - search for "windows touch" on Google and take your pick.

[Spacecadet]

If it's a Unix box, as part of the copying process run "touch <filename>" to reset the file timestamp. If it's Windows, there are a whole bunch of utilities to do the same - search for "windows touch" on Google and take your pick.

its windows... should have said really

http://archive.devx.com/dotnet/artic...rj060502-1.asp

got me what i needed,
cheers