http://www.ghacks.net A technology blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:29:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/10/02/attribute-changer-2/ http://www.ghacks.net/2008/10/02/attribute-changer-2/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:49:22 +0000 Martin http://www.ghacks.net/?p=7354 Properties dialog that makes it possible to change the Read-Only and Hidden flags of files but there is no obvious way to change other flags like index or archive [...]]]> The Microsoft Windows operating system does not provide its users with an easy way to change file attributes and dates. Sure there is the right-click > Properties dialog that makes it possible to change the Read-Only and Hidden flags of files but there is no obvious way to change other flags like index or archive and no option to change the file date.

Attribute Changer is a lightweight software for Windows that can manage file attributes and dates. It integrates itself nicely in the right-click context menu and can change the settings for multiple files and folders including subfolders.

One application for Attribute Changer would be to change the read-only flag of files that have been copied of a CD or DVD to a computer system. Attribute Changer offers extensive filtering options to apply the changes only to files with specific attributes including creation time, size or existing attributes.

Exceptions can be defined as well in the program interface. Attribute Changer is a small unobtrusive application that might come in handy in a few situations.

Tags: attribute changer, file attributes, file manipulation, windows software, windows-files

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]]> http://www.ghacks.net/2008/10/02/attribute-changer-2/feed/ 4 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/02/09/attribute-changer/ http://www.ghacks.net/2008/02/09/attribute-changer/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:49:30 +0000 Martin http://www.ghacks.net/2008/02/09/attribute-changer/ Certain properties are stored for files and folders in Windows besides the data. Those properties are further distinguished in file attributes, file size and date & time. Files or folders for instance can be set to be read only or hidden which influences their appearance and behavior. Hidden files for instance are not shown by default if you open a folder in Windows unless you have set the option to display hidden files and folders to true.

This also means that those attributes are not set in stone and that applications can overrule them. The software Attribute Changer is a comprehensive program to change all kind of file and folder properties in Windows. Six file attributes (read-only, hidden, archive, system, compress and index) and the date and time (created, modified and accessed) can be changed for folders and files. Subfolders and files can be automatically processed as well.

The program can be opened by right-clicking a folder, file or hard drive and selecting Change Attributes from the menu. The user has the option to include or exclude all folders except the ones added to the function.

Attribute Changer is available for the 32-bit editions of Windows 98, ME, XP, 2000 and Vista. Administrator rights are required to install the application but not to use it.

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