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       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 indicate 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 without any whitespace padding.   If  neither  the  "/"  option  is
              given,  nor  the msdosfile contains a wildcard, and there is only one MS-DOS file parameter on the
              command line, only the attribute is printed, and not the filename.  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 MS-DOS file system.  Commands are  only  output
              for  attribute  settings  that  differ  from  the  default  (archive  bit set for files, unset for
              directories).  This option 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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