A method for indexing an electronic file is presented. In the method, a first value based upon a time value is generated. An index for the electronic file is generated, with the index including the first value and a second value. The electronic file is associated with the index. In another embodiment, an electronic system includes a memory configured to store an electronic file, and control logic located within an electronic device of the electronic system and coupled with the memory. The control logic is configured to generate a first value comprising a timestamp, and to produce an index associated with the electronic file, wherein the index comprises the first value and a second value.