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       mattrib - change MSDOS file attribute flags

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Description

       Mattrib is used to change MS-DOS file attribute bits. It has the following syntax:

       mattrib [-a|+a] [-h|+h] [-r|+r] [-s|+s] [-/]  [-p] [-X] msdosfile [ msdosfiles ... ]

       Mattrib adds attribute bits to an MS-DOS file (with the `+' operator) or remove  attribute
       bits (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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