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    Parameter format not correct in command Prompt Read Only

    The Parameter format not accurate in command Prompt Read merely characteristic I am endeavoring to revolutionize the Read merely attribute in command prompt, subsequent to I type the subsequent command, Parameter format not accurate the Error communication coming up as follows, C:\Documents and Settings\My Name>attrib -r +s c:\documents and settings\Myname\favorites Parameter format not accurate. What is incorrect, How the format be supposed to be. Please assist me, is there several simple ways to change the entire the folders from read simply to Normal.

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    Re: Parameter format not correct in command Prompt Read Only

    The primary attrib is a path command so it would be similar to: attrib -r c:\path to files. What you have encompassed is to go to the root of a drive (separation) (cd \) and type in attrib -r /S This determine to eliminate the read merely bits from the entire files, creates a defrag additional useful. You determine to observe a lot of error messages, do not worry regarding it, immediately says you not be able to eliminate it commencing hidden or system files. To observe the switches permitted by means of attrib type in: attrib. This might help a little bit.

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    Re: Parameter format not correct in command Prompt Read Only

    You might desire to utilize the short pathname as an alternative. Utilize DIR /x in order to observe them. Consequently, the command be supposed to read: ATTRIB -r +s C:\DOKUME~1\Myname\FAVORI~1 (illustration). Anyhow, setting these characteristic does not create too much sense. I endeavored to fix it and utilize My Computer toolbar -folder alternative additional than it did not run. How be able to I observe the hidden folders utilizing command prompt. The file name of the folder is <appointment sheets> to observe secreted folders in command prompt, you encompass to issue /a command. Here's an illustration to demonstrate the entire the secreted files/folders in root of C:\ drive. C:\>dir /a. Then you are able to observe the secreted folders.

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    Re: Parameter format not correct in command Prompt Read Only

    I have comprised the vista ultimate and home premium. The recent past, I had inaugurated kaspersky internet sanctuary 6 on the entire three of my systems. I did not be familiar by means of the tribulations until this at the moment when I endeavor to locate out ip address. I go to c:\ prompt and type ipconfig/the entire. To my revelation, it gives me error communication saying it is an illegal command. I endeavor to ping myself. I got the similar communication. So, I try on additional apparatus. They give me the equivalent communication. I did not desire to uninstall the internet sanctuary to observe if it is a tribulation. Be able to you endeavor it ipconfig/the entire on your apparatus. Or do you guys have vista by means of kaspersky internet sanctuary 6. If so, do you experience my tribulations. Please let me be familiar with.

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    Re: Parameter format not correct in command Prompt Read Only

    I do not utilize Kaspersky additional than I utilize NOD32 on Vista Ultimate 32, well the whole thing runs extremely well. Those commands you mentioned be supposed to run by means of normal cmd, a number of necessitate elevated cmd.exe even though (similar to vssadmin, slmgr, powercfg, etc). Guess somebody by means of Kaspersky be able to give you additional informations. I am having my windows explorer freeze whenever I endeavor to utilize the "File" drop down selection in 'Windows Explorer'. If most of them try to open a file by left hitting it off on it within the folder assortment box the similar freeze happens and the 'Command Prompt' screen recommend an error has happened saying "An comprehensive memory manager is previously installed. The XMS Manager is not installed". Then it states there was a terrible command or file name and the parameter format is not accurate. The parameter is "C:/docume~1/chuck/mydocu~1/chuck'~1". I become aware of when I right hit it off the "File" selection in the toolbar or the file/folder I desire to open, the top collection on the drop down register is "Command Prompt Here" and is in bold letters. As I encompass by no means noticed this previous to I am wondering if this is my tribulations. If it is how be able to I get rid of it or not create it the defaulting selection when left clicking the selection.

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    Re: Parameter format not correct in command Prompt Read Only

    This error happens at the same time as in the MS-DOS command line in Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista and presently versions or descriptions of Windows, and you are utilizing the older command as an alternative of cmd command when opening a command prompt. In this you have to hit it off Start, Run and type in cmd as an alternative of command to get to the command prompt. On one occasion in this screen, you be supposed to be capable to perform the similar command without getting the parameter format error.

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