How to Remove file attributes
I have windwos 7, every time I try and run the attrib command with a switch I get this response
From within the PowerShell ISE
PS C:\Users\Public\Music\iTunes Media> attrib -r "C:\Users\Public\Music\iTunes Media\Music" \S \D
Parameter format not correct -
Why is this
Benjamin
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Hi Benjamin,
The syntax you have used seems to be incorrect. You may use the below mentioned syntax and check.
Display or change file attributes. Find Filenames.
Syntax
ATTRIB [ + attribute | - attribute ] [pathname] [/S [/D]]
Key
+ : Turn an attribute ON
- : Clear an attribute OFF
Pathname: Drive and/or filename e.g. C:\*.txt
/S : Search the pathname including all subfolders.
/D : Process folders as well
Attributes:
R Read-only (1)
H Hidden (2)
A Archive (32)
S System (4)
Extended attributes:
E Encrypted
C Compressed (128:read-only)
I Not content-indexed
L Symbolic link/Junction (64:read-only)
N Normal (0: cannot be used for file selection)
O Offline
P Sparse file
T Temporary
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Last updated May 20, 2021 Views 3,754 Applies to: