FYI: Windows repair install sets install date of all programs to today's date


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After my successful Windows repair install, I decided to run Revo Uninstaller Pro (which now works again ...) and I noticed the install date of all programs was today.
 

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A clean install and in place upgrade repair (on a clean install from years ago) when performed on the same day can display the same install date.
 

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x509 said:
After my successful Windows repair install, I decided to run Revo Uninstaller Pro (which now works again ...) and I noticed the install date of all programs was today.
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It is somewhat logical if you think about it. A big annoyance though.
 

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What exactly are we talking about? Are you saying all Programs and Apps listed in Settings are "re-installed" with today's date? Or the timestamps on individual Windows or app folders are reset to today?
 

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What exactly are we talking about? Are you saying all Programs and Apps listed in Settings are "re-installed" with today's date? Or the timestamps on individual Windows or app folders are reset to today?
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As I said in post #1, Revo Pro show all installed programs installed as of the date I did the Windows Repair Install. I don't know the exact mechanism which changed the install dates. I have never done a Windows Repair Install before. Because my windows install was so "sick," it took lots of extra time to just mount the Windows ISO file. My takeaway is to maintain a current Windows ISO.
 

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