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Syntax
Deletes one or more files.
DEL [drive:][path]filename [/P]
ERASE [drive:][path]filename [/P]
| [drive:][path]filename |
Specifies the file(s) to delete. Specify multiple files by using wildcards. |
| /P |
Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file. |
Windows 2000 and Windows XP Syntax
Deletes one or more files.
DEL [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names
ERASE [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names
| names |
Specifies a list of one or more files or directories.
Wildcards may be used to delete multiple files. If a directory is specified, all files within
the directory will be deleted. |
| /P |
Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file. |
| /F |
Force deleting of read-only files. |
| /S |
Delete specified files from all subdirectories. |
| /Q |
Quiet mode, do not ask if ok to delete on global wildcard |
| /A |
Selects files to delete based on attributes |
| attributes |
R Read-only files S System files
H Hidden files A Files ready for archiving
- Prefix meaning not
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If Command Extensions are enabled DEL and ERASE change as follows:
The display semantics of the /S switch are reversed in that it shows
you only the files that are deleted, not the ones it could not find.
Examples
Erase
c:\windows\*.FAK
Delete any files that end with
the FAK extension.
Notice:
Users will not receive a confirmation prompt when performing
this command. Once executed, all files will be deleted unless the
files have a read-only attribute and the /F switch is not being
used.
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