TOUCH.EXE updates a file's date stamp so that it reflects your system’s current time and date.
touch [<options>] <filename> [<filename>...]
If TOUCH cannot find a file that matches the name you specify, it creates a zero-length file with the correct date stamp. To suppress automatic file creation, use the -c option.
Because TOUCH is a 32-bit executable, it accepts long file names. In addition, you can use file names that contain the wildcard characters * and ? to “touch” more than a single file at a time. Use the -s option to update matching files in all subdirectories.
Before you use TOUCH, make sure your system's internal clock is set correctly.
TOUCH.EXE supports several command line options.
TOUCH Options
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Option |
Description |
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-c |
Don't generate file if it doesn't already exist. |
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-d<mm>-<dd>-<yy> |
Sets the date of the file to the specified date. |
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-r<filename> |
Sets the time and date of file to match those of <filename>. |
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-h |
Displays help information (same as typing TOUCH without options or filenames. |
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-s |
Recurses through subdirectories. |
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t<hh>:<mm>:<ss>- |
Sets the time of the file to the specified time. |
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-v |
Verbose mode. Shows each file that has been TOUCHed. |
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Command Line Syntax