Usage of Attrib Command

Attrib allows a user to change the properties of a specified file. Using Attrib, the user has the capability of changing the file to have any of the below attributes. This command is available in DOS 3.0 and above and Windows 95 and above. We need to apply(+) or (-) option to apply or remove the effect.

• Read-only (R): Allowing the file to be only viewed and not written to.
• Archived (A): Allowing Microsoft backup and other backup programs to know what files to backup.
• Hidden (H): Making the file invisible to standard users.
• System (S): Making the file an important system file.

Syntax: attrib [+/-] [r/a/h/s] [filename]

Examples

• To Set the Read Only permission to Autoexec.bat present in CDrive, we need to run the Command: "attrib +r c:\autoexec.bat"
• To Remove the Read Only permission from Autoexec.bat, we need to run the Command: "attrib -r c:\autoexec.bat"
• To Set the Hidden permission to Autoexec.bat, we need to run the command: "attrib +h c:\autoexec.bat"
• To Remove the Hidden permission from Autoexec.bat, we need to run the Command: "attrib -h c:\autoexec.bat"

When you create any file or directory, Archive Attribute set by default. If you want to see the Attribute for each file, just run "attrib" Command and it will show you the present attribute. If you want to see the file with Read Only attribute, run "dir /ar" Command. Similarly for Hidden Attribute run "dir /ah" and for System Attribute run "dir /as".

In ideal DOS, it is not possible to delete any file having Read Only or Hidden attributes, but if you are working with Windows Shell, you can delete the file having these attributes.

Classic start menu for Windows7

This is one more classic menu for Windows7. 

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How to Remotely Shutdown Windows 7 Computer

This article will tell you how to remotely  shutdown or restart a Windows 7 PC using the Remote Shutdown Dialog box or command line.

Using the Remote Shutdown Dialog box, you can remote shutdown, restart or log off local or networked computers, quite easily.

To open the Remote Shutdown Dialog box, open a command prompt, type shutdown -i and hit Enter.

  

The Remote Shutdown Dialog window will open.

In the window which opens, click Add. This will let you add the name of the copmuter that you want to remote-shutdown. You can find the name of the PC by right-clicking Computer and selecting properties. As an example, I have used his-pc and her-pc. Alternatively, you can also use the browse button to look for other PC’s on your network.

Next select the command. I have selected Shutdown and allowed for a 60 seconds time span before shutdown commences. You can also give a message, which will be displayed before shutdown commences.

Once done, click OK.

You can also document the reason for an unexpected restart or shutdown of a remote computer without logging on locally to that computer.


Do note that:
· To send commands to other PC’s you will have to have administrative privileges on those computers as well
· For Shutdown Event Tracker to be able to record information, the Remote Registry service must be enabled on the remote computer
· The Remote Administration and Windows Management Instrumentation firewall exceptions must be enabled on the remote computer.

CS Menu- Get Classic Start Menu in Windows 7

In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it is not possible easily revert to the original, Classic Start menu that was used since Windows NT 4.0 SP6a with IE 4 and the Active Desktop addition. The classic version was previously included in all MS operating systems, including Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008. While in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 we did get a new looking Start menu, it was still possible to right-click on it and in its Properties window, get it to use the Classic menu.

CSMenu is a little application which acts like the classic start menu. It's designed for Windows 7, which doesn't have a classic start menu.

For CS Menu visit: www.csmenu.com

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How to Share and add Network Printer in Windows 7

Sharing printers and adding a network printer is very easy in Windows 7. If you have a printer attached to your computer, you can share it with anyone on the same network. You can control who will access the printer or who will not in the network.

But printers that are directly connected to a network rather than attached to a computer are available to anyone on the same network. These printers must have a network port or wireless connection that allows them to connect directly to the network.

You can share a printer by following these few steps. First of all, attach the printer, power it on and then continue with the following steps:

Turn the file and printer sharing ON

1. Go to Control Panel\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings.

2. Click the chevron to expand the current network profile.

3. Under File and printer sharing, select Turn on file and printer sharing, and then click Save changes.

4. Now you need to share the printer.

To share your printer

1. Go to Start and open Devices and Printers.

3. Click the Sharing tab, and select the Share this printer check box.

Your printer is now available for other people on your network. All they need to do is add a network printer to their computers.

To add a network printer

1. Go to Start and open Devices and Printers.

2. Click Add a printer.

3. Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click the shared printer, click Next, and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. Once the printer will be successfully installed, you can use it.



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