Backup file date does not change even though Windows 7 says backup completed successfully.

I am new to 7. In Vista you could see the various backup files and dates created/modified. In 7, I am basically hoping there is a new backup each time I run it.  I am backing up to WD external drive.

 

Is this how the system works or do I have a problem?

Hi Lydia,
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.


From your issue description I understand that you want to know about the backup process in windows 7.

 

To know the backup process of windows 7 you can refer to this links:

a)  Backup and Restore
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/backup-and-restore


b) Back up your files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files


c) Back up your programs, system settings, and files
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-programs-system-settings-and-files

 

For any Windows related assistance in the future, feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help.

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I read all three links but none addressed my original question. Should the date of the backup files update with each successive backup - showing as a date modifieds, perhaps?

 

Just want to be sure that files are actually being backed up.

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Last updated March 24, 2018 Views 69 Applies to: