About
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 |