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    How old is my laptop ? really...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ryan45, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. Ryan45

    Ryan45 Notebook Geek

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    Hi everyone.

    This has always bothered me so I thought I should ask here. Since day 1 I have noticed that some of my folders inside the Program Files folder, Windows folder, etc, have some really strange dates.

    I got my Toshiba Satellite for Christmas of 2008 completely new. some of the dates on here are from 2005-2006 and 2007 ? Honestly, this is bugging me since I hope my laptop isin't 3-4 years old. Any kind of clue to why the dates are this far back ? Thanks.
     
    Ryan45, Feb 18, 2009
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  2. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Doesn't mean the laptop was around then ... Just means the folders/files were created then.

    My laptop was bought July 2008 and I have files that are from 2003. I'm sure that, in 2003, nVidia's GeForce 9500m GS was not released, but I have that.
     
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  3. Ryan45

    Ryan45 Notebook Geek

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    Oh ok..I thought that those were the days that they were created on my computer. Thanks, that cleared up a lot.
     
    Ryan45, Feb 18, 2009
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  4. Saisei

    Saisei Notebook Deity

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    Maybe drivers from prototypes? :confused:
     
    Saisei, Feb 18, 2009
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