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The command "attrib /s" is used in Windows command prompt to display or modify the attributes (properties) of files and directories in a specified directory and its subdirectories.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

• "attrib" is the command itself.
• "/s" is an option that specifies to include all subdirectories within the specified directory.

When you run the command "attrib /s" in the command prompt, it will display a list of all files and directories in the current directory and its subdirectories along with their attributes.

The attributes that can be displayed or modified using "attrib" command include:

• H (Hidden): Indicates whether the file/directory is hidden from the user.
• S (System): Indicates whether the file/directory is a system file or part of the operating system.
• R (Read-only): Indicates whether the file is set to read-only mode, preventing modifications.
• A (Archive): Indicates whether the file is ready to be archived (typically used by backup programs).

For example, if you run the command "attrib /s C:\Documents" in the command prompt, it will display the attributes of all files and folders within the "Documents" directory on the C drive, as well as any subdirectories within it.