How would I go about checking if a file is read-only, and if so change it to be not read-only, and also the other way around?
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How would I go about checking if a file is read-only, and if so change it to be not read-only, and also the other way around?
I’m no DOS expert but if memory serves me, check the “attrib” command. That should tell you what you need to know, and you can use it to set the attributes as well.