Change Read Only Files

[Jack Kramer]

Let's say that c:\junk contains multiple files that are 'read only'
I am changing that attribute one file at a time using a looping
structure/DIR$/ATTRIB. Works just fine, but it's not to my liking.

How do I turn the 'read only' attibute to off in c:\junk using a
single statement?

Suggestions and/or push in the right direction is requested.

Thanks, Jack



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[Mel Bishop]

Well, it's been a while since I used PB/DOS and the help file
doesn't specifically state this but have you tried using wild
cards?
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Did some testing. Apparently not. Please disregard. Oh well.
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Further testing:
Shelling out to DOS does.

SHELL "ATTRIB -R C:\PBDOS\*.EXE"



[This message has been edited by Mel Bishop (edited March 29, 2007).]

[Ian Cairns]

Oops, already answered while I checked!

regards, Ian

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[This message has been edited by Ian Cairns (edited March 29, 2007).]

[Jack Kramer]

Thanks, works just great.
I should have thought of that, but I didn't.

Long live PB Forum

Jack


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[Guest]

Rats, got to this one too late. Good answer Mel.

Here is a link to a great site for DOS commands you can SHELL to:

www.easydos.com

Pete

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[This message has been edited by Pete Mantle (edited April 03, 2007).]