Attribute Changer

Attribute Changer is a small software application whose purpose is to help you change the attributes of files and folders using a set of straightforward actions. It can be deployed on all Windows flavors out there.

Clean feature layout

You are welcomed by a simple interface that packs all configuration settings directly in the main window. A help manual cannot be found in the package but you can venture into tweaking the dedicated parameters on your own because they look easy to decode.

Alter file and folder attributes

Attribute Changer gives you the possibility to make use of an Explorer-like layout for accessing the files and folders stored in your computer. The utility is able to process both files and directories.
You are allowed to manually select the attributes that you want to alter, namely Read-only, Hidden, System, and Archive. The changes can be applied with a single click. Last but not least, you can make the application show hidden system files and folders.
The program is not a resource hog so you can keep it running in the background without worrying that it burdens the overall performance of your system.

Bottom line

All things considered, Attribute Changer has to offer only a few options for helping you make modifications to your file and folder attributes, and can be handled by rookies and professionals alike. On the downside, the application has not been updated for a while so it may cause compatibility issues on newer operating systems like Windows 8. We have tested it on Windows 8.1 Pro and come across several bugs which caused the program to crash.