Changing 'properties' on a global basis...

[CLTEK]

I there a way to chenge file properties on a global basis. I'm working on editing/producing loops and all of these little file's (Thousands of them)properties changed when I loaded them on the HD. Not usually a problem for apps and such after a reformat because there are generally not very many files.

However, in this case, I've got 17 GIGS of these little tiny *.wav files that need to have the 'Read Only' box unchecked! Oy!

BTW, I'm on Win '98.

Any assitance would be GREATLY appreciated! LOL

MLAR, Cory http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[Paleo Pete]

Batch file might work, I can't help you on writing one, but it should be possible, if run from a command prompt.

ATTRIB (http://www.computerhope.com/attribhl.htm) has info about the attrib command, which changes attributes in DOS. A good batch file tutorial Here (http://www.computerhope.com/batch.htm)

You would have to tell the batch file to change to the directory the files are stored in, remove the R attribute (-R) then set the A attribute (+A) on all files with a certain extension. (*.wav should do it.)

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