Function:
GetFileAttributes(lpFileName)

 

Description:
Returns attributes for a specified file or directory.

 

Parameters:
lpFileNam: The name of a file or directory.

 

Returns:
If the function succeeds, the return value contains the attributes of the specified file or directory. If the function fails, the return value is zero. These values can be:
1 = The file or directory is read-only.
2 = The file or directory is hidden.
4 = The file or directory is part of, or is used exclusively by, the operating system.
16 = A directory.
32 = The file or directory is archived.
128 = The file or directory has no other attributes set. This attribute is valid only if used alone.
2048 = The file or directory is compressed.

Example:
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