chmod

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The chmod tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about file permissions and the chmod command, primarily in Linux environments accessed from Windows. Topics include setting directory permissions for file transfers between Windows and Linux virtual machines, and troubleshooting permission errors when accessing files on mixed filesystems. Users share practical solutions for using chmod to resolve access denied errors, particularly when transferring files with tools like WinSCP. The tag also touches on understanding file attributes in non-Windows filesystems, such as the 'X' attribute seen on Nokia memory cards. These threads help Windows users working with Linux or other systems navigate permission issues using chmod.
  1. Russell

    Debian Linux version 9.5 directory permissions and WinSCP version 5.13.3 ( Build 8565 ).

    Attention: windowsForum members: This morning I finally figured out how to transfer files from Microsoft Windows 10 ( Home ) edition hard drive ( c: ) to my new Oracle VirtualBox Debian version 9.5 virtual machine ( VM ) operating system. If you receive the "Error message from server...
  2. Gouranga Das

    Windows 7 What is 'X' attribute ? ??

    Hi to all. I have found a file named 'Card_content.xml' in my Nokia Memory Card (Fat Volume). When I try to open it with Notepad, it shows 'Access Denied'. I can not open, rename, copy, move, delete this file. I can see the content of this file using 'DiskInternals Linux Reader'. The...
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