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Posted by Jose on 11/05/84 11:37
> 'R'eadonly - cannot be edited or deleted
> 'A'rchive - been changed since last backup
> 'S'ystem - special files used by OS
> 'H'idden - hide for user when Windows Explorer is on its default settings of 'Do not show hidden files or folders' and 'Hide protected operating system files'
There is actually also a "super-hidden attribute. It is slightly
different as only the extension is "super-hidden" and it is declared in
the registry (look for NeverShowExt) but can be used to disguise files.
Even when the ordinary nerd sets Windows to SHOW ALL EXTENSIONS, the
super-hidden extensions remain hidden, to the nerd's surprise (and
possible injury).
It is possible to make a file of one type look like a file of a
different type, the danger of which is immediately apparant. But more
to the point (I don't know if any browsers do this) cached files may
have an extension that is hidden, and thus appear to be something else.
Jose
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