I want to understand its origin.

LoBo_MaLo
Member

03-11-2023, 04:36 AM

Hello, my name is Juan. I have a problem. I have a word document and I need to find out where it came from—like how the computer saved it. If anyone knows any software or tools that can help me with this, please let me know.

LoBo_MaLo

03-11-2023, 04:36 AM #1

woodskill137
Member

03-18-2023, 03:09 AM

Not feasible.

woodskill137

03-18-2023, 03:09 AM #2

Not feasible.

lizzard89
Senior Member

707

04-05-2023, 09:24 AM

You can tell from the creation date, honestly—I think there’s little else to say. Occasionally, if it’s an office document, it might have a publisher listed.

lizzard89

04-05-2023, 09:24 AM #3

You can tell from the creation date, honestly—I think there’s little else to say. Occasionally, if it’s an office document, it might have a publisher listed.

marshie
Junior Member

04-05-2023, 10:03 AM

Usually, when you right-click a file and open its properties, there could be an option named Computer listed under details.

marshie

04-05-2023, 10:03 AM #4

Usually, when you right-click a file and open its properties, there could be an option named Computer listed under details.

ghostghillie07
Member

234

04-06-2023, 03:09 PM

When you right-click on the file and open properties, you’ll see a field labeled "computer." It likely refers to the device you used to create or edit the file. Please note this might not always be accurate.

ghostghillie07

04-06-2023, 03:09 PM #5

Postinq
Member

222

04-06-2023, 10:35 PM

It simply shows the device running the file, since file sharing might move it to another machine but still allow access from your own PC.

Postinq

04-06-2023, 10:35 PM #6

It simply shows the device running the file, since file sharing might move it to another machine but still allow access from your own PC.