Does WDS update last access times of files that it scans and indexes?

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Does WDS update last access times of files that it scans and indexes?

I'm beta testing a new utility (UltimateDefrag) that requires accurate last access time stamps in order to place the most frequently accessed files on the outer tracks of the hard drive for improved performance. I'm wondering if WDS updates the last access time stamps when it scans and indexes If so, is there a way to disable this without affecting the indexing and search capabilies of WDS



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Does WDS update last access times of files that it scans and indexes?

  • DanMeyers

    I think it must update the accessed times. Just did a search and found something I know I haven't opened in months and it shows a "last accessed time" of 9/3, which is when my last full index likely was.

    There is nothing obvious that allows you to disable setting the access time and indexing certainly is an "access".

  • Sniper167

    Hi Paul,

    I'm didin't check to see if WDS updated the last file access; I was just asking the question before running and evaluating the beta application. However, I will check it out now as well as my anti-virus program.

    Thanks,
    Bob


  • USJOHN

    Hello all,

    WDS should not be updating the last-accessed time of files that it indexes. There are, however, some other programs out there that do this (virus scanners are a prime example). Are you sure that the problem you are seeing is caused by WDS or could it be other applications

    Paul Nystrom - MSFT



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