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turning off attributes 2

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cramd2

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Jun 10, 2005
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Group,
When a file is changed, I know that the attributes are changed to an "A" and stays that way until a backup is done. Does anyone know of a way to manually remove the attribute?
cramd2
 
Use DOS...
start -> run -> cmd -> type attrib /?

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\xxxxxxxx>attrib /?
Displays or changes file attributes.

ATTRIB [+R | -R] [+A | -A ] [+S | -S] [+H | -H] [drive:][path][filename]
[/S [/D]]

+ Sets an attribute.
- Clears an attribute.
R Read-only file attribute.
A Archive file attribute.
S System file attribute.
H Hidden 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.
Hope this helps.




Frank Smith irc.dhcnetwork.com
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SomeWhere in Kansas Near Dodge City
 
Thank you both, exactly what I was needing!!
cramd2
 
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