Installer.FileAttributes property
The FileAttributes property of the Installer object returns a number representing the combined file attributes for the designated path to a file or folder.
This property is read-only.
Syntax
propVal = Installer.FileAttributes
Property value
The required path to the file or folder. A partial path assumes the current directory.
Remarks
The FileAttributes property returns the following values.
| File attribute | Value | Value |
|---|---|---|
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_READONLY | 0x00000001 | 1 |
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_HIDDEN | 0x00000002 | 2 |
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_SYSTEM | 0x00000004 | 4 |
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY | 0x00000010 | 16 |
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_TEMPORARY | 0x00000100 | 256 |
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_COMPRESSED | 0x00000800 | 2048 |
| FILE_ATTRIBUTE_OFFLINE | 0x00001000 | 4096 |
Returns –1 if the file or folder does not exist or is not accessible.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Version |
Windows Installer 5.0 on Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7. Windows Installer 4.0 or Windows Installer 4.5 on Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista. Windows Installer on Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP |
| Header |
|
| DLL |
|
| IID |
IID_IInstaller is defined as 000C1090-0000-0000-C000-000000000046 |
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