Maintaining File Attributes

[blackrain]

Here's my problem. I have a screenshot that I created on a certain date. It is proof that the contents of the screenshot were satisfied on a partocular date (namely the date I took the screenshot). I noticed that when I copy the screenshot file (its a bmp) the creation date changes to the current date. If I wanted to send the file to somebody, or more preferably to host it on my website, so that someone can download it and look at the properties of the file, how would I do this so that the creation date doesn't change to today's current date?

If this is confusing, sorry

all I am saying is that I have a file that has a creation date of 9-22-05

As soon as I copy it to a new directory or upload it to my website, the creation date changes to the date and current time. How do I prevent the creation date from changing to the current date if I want to give someone else the file

 

[imported_nocturne]

I think the date being changed is a result of the method FTP transfers files. It also has to do with NTFS and timestamping settings.

You might get past this problem by put the files in a zip file. The zip file's date will be changed, but the contents remain the same. Even if the creation date changes when extracted, the original date should be preserved when you preview the contents of the zip files.