CNET Editors' review
As the name suggests, Attribute Changer allows users to quickly and easily change the attributes of files and folders. Its seamless integration into Windows makes it a good choice for users who frequently need to make these types of changes.
Once installed, the program is accessed by right-clicking on the file or folder in question. From there, the program opens, with its functions organized into tabs for folder properties, file properties, reporting, and settings. The program allows users to change the file type (hidden, compressed, read-only, and so on) and adjust date and time stamps. Although the built-in Help file does an adequate job of explaining the program's features, it's definitely not geared toward novices; the program and Help file both assume that users will have some experience with changing attributes and will know the hows and whys of doing so. For example, the Help file warns users "Be careful in changing the System and Hidden attributes. They are used by the Windows operating system to flag special folders." If you don't already know what you're doing, Attribute Changer isn't going to explain it for you. But if you are used to working with attributes, Attribute Changer is an accessible, easy way to quickly make the desired changes.
Attribute Changer is free to try, but there was no indication of whether there are trial limitations. The program installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to intermediate and advanced users.
Publisher's Description
From Romain Petges:
This application enables the user to change attributes on files and folders within en masse. You can change standard attributes (RSHA), index attribute on Win2k, date, time and the compression state on NTFS volumes. Exceptions and filters can be specified to fine tune the process.
What's new in this version: Version 6.20 has updated Turkish translation and included in the installer.
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"Very useful, I use it regularly"
Version: Attribute Changer 6.20
Pros
Easy to use
Fast
Intuitive
Does what it claims to do
Accessed from the right-click menuCons
In an older version, I ran into a glitch when trying to change the dates on a bunch of files. Don't know if that's corrected in the new version.
Summary
I use this regularly to remove annoying "read-only" attributes from thousands of files and folders at a time. I would have to find some other tool or maybe write my own to do this task if Attribute Changer didn't exist.
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"does what it says - and it's freeware not 'free to try'"
Version: Attribute Changer 6.20
Pros
works as advertised
Cons
none so far
Summary
works as advertised - and it's freeware not 'free to try'
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"Cannot Recommend - Bugs and Security Issues."
Version: Attribute Changer 6.20
Pros
Interface is easy to understand and the integration with Windows Explorer is convenient.
Cons
Several issues during install with my system security software (Comodo) and red flags even when just opening the Help file, unlike any other App I have used.
During use, this app froze my system and could not be terminated at all. Had to reboot.Summary
Suggest you look elsewhere - there are both usage issues as well as questionable system security issues with this one. I have uninstalled and cannot recommend this software.
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"Norton flagged as containing a back door trojan."
Version: Attribute Changer 6.20
Pros
Was not able to run the program because of the virus
Cons
Contains a virus. Use at your own risk.
Summary
I would have expected CNET to scan before posting.
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