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Hidden Files was created on 2009-02-24.
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What is the difference between hidden files and system files?
System files are files the operating system needs to function (and they may be hidden). Hidden files are those files that are not displayed when you show a directory listing. A file can be both a system file and a hidden file, but a hidden file does not have to be a system file, nor does a system file need to be hidden.
Would the ls -a command show hidden files?
Yes, in Linux or Unix, this command will show all files including hidden files in the current directoryl. In general, hidden files are files whose name begins with a period "."
How are files hidden in Linux?
Files in unix operating systems with a '.' character as the first character in the filename are hidden.
How do you delete hidden files using batch scripts?
You can just delete hidden files with the same del command, but since the files are hidden you need to map the location of the hidden folder in the command so the batch file knows where to look and delete. @Echo off del "location of hidden files and/or folders" /Q /F /S exit
What MS-DOS command can display hidden files?
The attrib command is capable of displaying files that have been marked as hidden.
Why are hidden files on a DOS disk?
Hidden files are files stored on the disk, but which do not show up when you list a directory of the disk.In DOS, you normally type the command DIR to view the files on a disk. If you would like to see hidden file names, use the command DIR /AH (A=Attribute; H=Hidden).
What Linux command lists hidden files and file attributes?
ls -al list hidden file also.Hidden files starting with "."
How do you open the hidden files in windows 7?
go to my computer, select the organise option,select the view option from organise, select the "show hidden files & folder" click in apply and then ok, your hidden files will be shown where they are shaved.
How many hidden folders are on this computer?
Tools - Folder options and click View Tab. Enabling the option Show hidden files and folders will reveal you all those hidden files.
What type of file systems are created by Microsoft Word?
MS word creates files with the extension .doc Every file created also makes a "hidden file".
What switch to the LS command lets you view a list of files and their type?
syntax: ls -aF -a option is for hidden files -F is for directories and executable files
Which MS-DOS command can display hidden files?
If you just want to display the hidden files, run following command: dir /ah this will show you all hidden files and folders.. However if you want to change the attributes permanently, use attrib command..
