In an NTFS file system, where are date and time stamps in the registry stored?

In an NTFS file system, date and time stamps are stored in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) format (or Coordinated Universal Time, UTC), and these values are then converted to the local time zone setting of the operating system as configured. This means that the timestamps reflect a universal standard (GMT) which provides consistency across different regions and systems.

When the system accesses these timestamps, it adjusts the GMT/UTC value based on the user's local time zone configuration to ensure that the displayed time is relevant to the user's location. This method allows for accurate timekeeping that adjusts appropriately for users in different geographical locations, thus facilitating proper date and time representations in the system.

Other options reference incorrect methods of storing or interpreting these timestamps. For example, the idea that timestamps are solely based on the BIOS setting or only reflect local time disregards the necessary conversion from a universal standard. The usage of UTC without conversion also misrepresents how the system interacts with user settings for accurate time display.