Command DEL, ERASE
Function:
Deletes one or more files.
Syntax:
DEL [drive:][path]filename [/P] [/S] [/F] [/Y] [/Q]
ERASE [drive:][path]filename [/P] [/S] [/F] [/Y] [/Q]
| [drive:][path]filename | Specifies the file(s) to delete. |
| /P | Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file. |
| /S | Process sub-directories. |
| /F | Force deleting of read-only files. |
| /Q or /Y | Quite mode or assume YES for all questions. Questions are not displayed. |
Note:
- When the /S switch and either *.* or a directory name is specified for parameter filename, then command DEL will also remove all the directories, including sub-directories, after deleting all the files, otherwise only the specified file or files are deleted and there is no attempt made to remove any directories or sub-directories.
- Also see command DELBUT.
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