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The Truth About Windows Explorer Timestamps

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In this episode, we’ll uncover how Windows Explorer really retrieves file timestamps when you browse a directory of files. Learn why these timestamps actually come from the $FILE_NAME attribute in the parent directory’s $I30 index, not from $STANDARD_INFORMATION, and how NTFS structures like $INDEX_ROOT and $INDEX_ALLOCATION make this process efficient. *** If you enjoy this video, please consider supporting 13Cubed on Patreon at patreon.com/13cubed. *** 📖 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Recap of MACB Timestamps 04:52 - Recap of $I30 06:58 - Conclusion 🛠 Resources $STANDARD_INFORMATION vs.

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