The solution to remove read-only or hidden file attribute via cmd in all windows OS!If you want to change the file attribute via windows command prompt please use ATTRIB command! Description of the attributes: H=Hidden, S=System, R = Read-only, A=Archive use "+" to set a file atribute and "-" to remove file attributes! # Show the file attribute in folder C:\TEST! C:\Test>ATTRIB *.* A HR C:\Test\5.txt A HR C:\Test\Hidden-File1.txt A HR C:\Test\System File1.txt C:\Test> # Change the file attribute! "+" Sets an attribute. "-" Clears an attribute. In the example here, delete read-only attribute for all files in the folder "test". for single File ARTTIB 5.txt -R remove read only or ARTTIB 5.txt -H remove hidden file attribute C:\Test>ATTRIB *.* -R /S C:\Test># List / Show file attribute again! C:\Test>ATTRIB *.* A H C:\Test\5.txt A H C:\Test\Hidden-File1.txt A H C:\Test\System File1.txt C:\Test> The help file for ATTRIB command!Microsoft Windows X [Version 5.1.2600] (C) Copyright 1985-2014 Microsoft Corp. C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop>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. C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop> FAQ 8: Updated on: September 24th 2018 00:27 |
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