Dos - Attrib Command (File Attributes)
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file attributes in DOS.
The attrib commands displays or changes file attributes.
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Syntax
Displays or changes file attributes.
ATTRIB [+R | -R] [+A | -A ] [+S | -S] [+H | -H] [+I | -I]
[drive:][path][filename] [/S [/D] [/L]]
Options | Description |
---|---|
+ | Sets an attribute. |
- | Clears an attribute. |
R | Read-only file attribute. |
A | Archive file attribute. |
S | System file attribute. |
H | Hidden file attribute. |
I | Not content indexed file attribute. |
[drive:][path][filename] | Specifies a file or files for attrib to process. |
/S | Processes matching files in the current folder and all subfolders. |
/D | Processes folders as well. |
/L | Work on the attributes of the Symbolic Link versus the target of the Symbolic Link |