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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