mattrib - change MSDOS file attribute flags
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Description
Mattrib is used to change MS-DOS file attribute flags. It
has the following syntax:
mattrib [-a|+a] [-h|+h] [-r|+r] [-s|+s] [-/] [-p] [-X]
msdosfile [ msdosfiles ... ]
Mattrib adds attribute flags to an MS-DOS file (with the
`+' operator) or remove attribute flags (with the `-'
operator).
Mattrib supports the following attribute bits:
a Archive bit. Used by some backup programs to indi
cate a new file.
r Read-only bit. Used to indicate a read-only file.
Files with this bit set cannot be erased by DEL nor
modified.
s System bit. Used by MS-DOS to indicate a operating
system file.
h Hidden bit. Used to make files hidden from DIR.
Mattrib supports the following command line flags:
/ Recursive. Recursively list the attributes of the
files in the subdirectories.
X Concise. Prints the attributes whithout any whites
pace padding. If neither the "/" option is given,
nor the msdosfile contains a wildcard, and there is
only one Msdos file parameter on the command line,
only the attribute is printed, and not the file
name. This option is convenient for scripts
p Replay mode. Outputs a series of mformat commands
that will reproduce the current situation, starting
from a situation as left by untarring the Dos
filesystem. Commands are only output for attribute
settings that differ from the default (archive bit
is intended to be used in addition to tar. The
readonly attribute is not taken into account, as
tar can set that one itself.
See Also
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