Command DEL or ERASE

Function:

Deletes one or more files.

Syntax:

DEL [drive:][path]filename [/A[[:]attributes]] [/F] [/P] [/Q] [/S] [/Y]

ERASE [drive:][path]filename [/A[[:]attributes]] [/F] [/P] [/Q] [/S] [/Y]

[drive:][path]filename Specifies the file(s) to delete.

/A Delete files with specified attributes, where attributes are

   R Read-only files

   H Hidden files

   A Archive files

   S System files

   - Prefix meaning NOT

/F Force deleting of read-only files.

/P Prompts for confirmation before deleting each file.

/Q or /Y Quite mode or assume YES for all questions. Questions are not displayed.

/S Process sub-directories.

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.