Using ATTRIB, CHKDSK, or DIR Command to Locate Files (89727)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 2.11
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.1
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q89727
SUMMARY
Locating files on your hard drive can be accomplished with the MS-DOS
ATTRIB and CHKDSK commands. With MS-DOS 5.0, 6.0, or 6.2, you can locate
files using the DIR command. These commands are also very useful when
searching for multiple copies of a file.
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/12/2003 |
Keywords: |
KB89727 |
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