Int 21 Fn 4301 - Dos 2+ - "chmod" - Set File Attributes [D]
AX = 4301h
CX = new file attributes (see #1107)
DS:DX -> ASCIZ filename
Return: CF clear if successful
AX destroyed
CF set on error
AX = error code (01h,02h,03h,05h) (see #1366 at AH=59h)
Notes: will not change volume label or directory attribute bits, but will
change the other attribute bits of a directory (the directory
bit must be cleared to successfully change the other attributes of a
directory, but the directory will not be changed to a normal file as
a result)
MS-DOS 4.01 reportedly closes the file if it is currently open
for security reasons, the Novell NetWare execute-only bit can never
be cleared; the file must be deleted and recreated
under the FlashTek X-32 DOS extender, the filename pointer is in DS:EDX
DOS 5.0 SHARE will close the file if it is currently open in sharing-
compatibility mode, otherwise a sharing violation critical error is
generated if the file is currently open
DR DOS 3.41/5.0 will silently ignore attempts to change the 'directory'
attribute bit
See Also: AX=4300h,AX=4311h,AX=7143h,INT 2F/AX=110Eh
Bitfields for file attributes:
Bit(s) Description (Table 1107)
7 shareable (Novell NetWare)
7 pending deleted files (Novell DOS, OpenDOS)
6 unused
5 archive
4 directory
3 volume label
execute-only (Novell NetWare)
2 system
1 hidden
0 read-only