Reset File Archive Attribute for all files

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  1. adric

    adric MDL Expert

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    #1 adric, Feb 22, 2023
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    Is there a way to reset the file archive attribute for all files including those that have an attribute of hidden?
    I get errors on the hidden files trying different ways. All hidden files that have the archive attribute set (+a) don't get reset. Even when using nsudo and powerrun. I want to keep the state of files that are hidden or system. Only the archive flag should be reset.
     
  2. Dolmatov

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    #2 Dolmatov, Feb 22, 2023
    Details?

    Judging by the mention of utilities, you are using Windows.
    Have you tried running the command prompt with System and/or TrustedInstaller rights? Then run the attrib command.
     
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  3. adric

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    #3 adric, Feb 22, 2023
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    I mentioned nsudo and powerrun in the OP which will run with all rights. I.e details:
    Code:
     \NSudo\x64\NSudoLC.exe -U:T -P:E cmd /k attrib -a c:\bootmgr
    .vbs and powershell don't reset the archive bit either for files flagged hidden or system. You can reset the archive flag if you use -h -s -a, but that has an undesirable effect.