On basic GUID partition table (GPT) disks, assigns the GPT attribute(s) to the partition with focus.
For examples of how this command can be used, see Examples.
Syntax
gpt attributes=<n>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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attributes=<n> |
The hexadecimal that pertains to the attribute that you want to apply to the partition with focus. The GPT attribute field is a 64-bit field that contains two subfields. The higher field is interpreted only in the context of the partition ID, while the lower field is common to all partition IDs. |
Remarks
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Caution |
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Changing the GPT attributes might cause your basic data volumes to be unmountable or fail to be assigned drive letters. Unless you are an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or an IT professional experienced with GPT disks, do not change GPT attributes. |
- GPT partition attributes give additional information about the
use of the partition. Some attributes are specific to the partition
type GUID.
- All partitions have the following attribute:
0x0000000000000001. This marks the partition as a required
partition. It indicates to all disk management utilities that the
partition should not be deleted.
- The EFI System partition contains only those binaries necessary
to start the operating system. This makes it easy for OEM binaries
or binaries specific to an operating system to be placed in other
partitions.
- For basic data partitions, the following attribute can be
defined: 0x8000000000000000. It prevents the partition from having
a drive letter automatically assigned. By default, each partition
is assigned a new drive letter. Setting this attribute ensures that
when a disk is moved to a new computer, a new drive letter will not
be automatically generated. Instead, the user can manually assign
drive letters.
- Other attributes can be added at any time.
- A basic GPT partition must be selected for this operation to
succeed. Use the select partition command to select a basic
GPT partition and shift the focus to it.
Examples
If you are moving a GPT disk to a new computer and would like to prevent that computer from automatically assigning a drive letter to the basic GPT partition with focus, type:
gpt attributes=0x8000000000000000