what is archive bit ?

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what is archive bit ?..

Answer / nirav

The archive bit is a binary bit. As such, it is either 1
or 0, also frequently called set (1) and clear or reset (0).
It represents whether the file has (1) or has not (0)
changed since the last backup.

Archive bits are not affected by simply reading a file.
When a file is copied, the original file's archive bit is
unaffected, however the copy's archive bit will be set at
the time the copy is made.

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what is archive bit ?..

Answer / azad

A file classification that indicates whether the file has
been updated since the last backup. A bit is set in the file
directory to indicate the archive status. When a file is
created or saved, the bit is turned on. When it is backed
up, the bit is turned off.

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what is archive bit ?..

Answer / cmkashifabrar

The archive bit is a binary bit. As such, it is either 1 or 0,
also frequently called set (1) and clear or reset (0). It
represents whether the file has (1) or has not (0) changed
since the last backup.
Archive bits are not affected by simply reading a file. When a
file is copied, the original file's archive bit is unaffected,
however the copy's archive bit will be set at the time the
copy is made.

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