File and Folder Attributes

Understanding the attributes of a file in windows xp is really very simple. Following are the attributes in windows xp -

 

-Read only – These are the files which can only be read by the user. The user cannot make any change in that file and cannot delete anything from that file. If the user wants to make any change in the file then he has to save the copy of file where he can make changes.

 

- Hidden – There are some which can be hiding in the Microsoft windows xp. So that user can protect then unintended access. Windows xp hides critical system files and folders to protect them from deletion or modification. You can view hidden files and folders by selecting the option to show hidden files and folders in the Folder Options dialog box on the View tab.

 

- Ready for Archiving - File that has not been backed up recently. When a

backup utility backs up a resource, it marks the resource as archived. If the

resource changes in any way, the archived flag is removed.

In addition to the Hidden file attribute, Windows xp displays a warning message when

the following critical files are accessed:

■ System Volume The entire system volume is protected from access by users

with limited rights.

■ Program Files This folder contains the majority of application-specific files on

the computer and is therefore protected.

■ Windows The system folder contains the operating system and is protected.

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