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The 'Modified By' column 'User Names' change to latest User/Modifier (2016 On Premise)

Albert Vadacchino 21 Reputation points
2020-08-20T18:39:57.64+00:00

The 'Modified By' column 'User Names' change to latest User/Modifier (2016 On Premise)

I have a very URGENT issue I need to resolve ASAP. Not really sure when it started but it must be a while and I just noticed.

As the title sates, the issue is with the 'Modified By' column, in all our Libraries. I just noticed that the 'User Name' for all changes to a document, changed to the User Name of the person who last modified.

Ex. Lets say I have a document call "Test Doc 1" and it is at Revision 4, and lets say that Revision 1 was cheched-in/release by User 01, and Revision 2 was cheched-in/release by User 02, and Revision 3 was cheched-in/release by User 03, and Revision 4 was cheched-in/release by User 04, if I go look at the Revision History, I will see all 4 Revisions 'Modified By' User 04.

Anyone have a clue why?

Thanks in advance.

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  1. JoyZ 18,056 Reputation points
    2020-08-21T05:09:46.493+00:00

    Hi @Albert Vadacchino ,

    I could reproduce your issue if I move a document including versions to another library via content and structure or via open with explorer .

    As you said, it does change the "modified by" column for all versions to the user who triggered the move.

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