File Attributes

Attributes can be assigned to a file by using the chfile, editfile, and newfile commands. Attributes determine the character of the file.
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Attributes can be assigned to a file by using the chfile, editfile, and newfile commands. Attributes determine the character of the file.
Although the full name for these file attributes is FILE_ATTRIBUTE_
name
,
PAM Server Control
only requires you to enter the
name
portion (for example, ARCHIVE or COMPRESSED).
The following lists and describes the file attributes that you can modify in Windows.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_ARCHIVE
    An archival file; a file marked for backup or removal.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_HIDDEN
    A hidden file. Hidden files are not normally included in an ordinary directory listing.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL
    A file with no other attributes. This value is only valid when used alone.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_READONLY
    A read-only file. Applications can read the file, but cannot write in it or delete it.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_SYSTEM
    An operating system file or a file used exclusively by the operating system.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_TEMPORARY
    A file being used for temporary storage.
The following lists and describes the file attributes that you cannot modify in Windows.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_COMPRESSED
    A compressed file or directory. For files, this means all the data in the file is compressed; for directories, this means that all newly created files and subdirectories are compressed by default.
  • FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY
    A directory.