Quick Answer: How Do You Find When Was a File Last Modified Linux?
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date command with -r option followed by the name of file will display the last modified date and time of the file. which is the last modified date and time of the given file. date command can also be used to determine the last modified date of a directory. Unlike stat command, date cannot be used without any option.

How can you tell when a file was last modified?

Windows file properties

Right-click the file and select Properties. In the Properties window, the Created date, Modified date, and Accessed date is displayed, similar to the example below.

How can I see who modified a file?

How to check who last modified a file in Windows?

  1. Start → Administrative tools → Local security policy snap-in.
  2. Expand Local policy → Audit policy.
  3. Go to Audit object access.
  4. Select Success/Failure (as needed).
  5. Confirm your selections and click ok.
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