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As the title says, I use del /q /s /arh filename. But if it's a folder or a hidden and read-only file that can't be deleted, how should I do it? Thanks.

Try using RD /q/s. If you still need to keep the folder, you can recreate it with MD.

This is just deleting the directory. Now I'm dealing with ordinary files. If they are both hidden and read-only, they can't be deleted. Only by removing /s/q can it be deleted, but in that case, ordinary files can't be deleted either.

RMDIR /S /Q the directory name you want to delete

(Files with read-only and hidden attributes in the directory can still be deleted along with the directory, which has been verified)
(However, the directory to be deleted must not have files that are running or "occupied" by the system, then it can be deleted)

You must delete outside the directory name you want to delete to be able to delete it:)
If you are deleting a directory named: ABC, but you are in this ABC directory at this time, then this directory is being used (occupied) by you, so it cannot be deleted.

After deleting the directory, you can re-create a directory with the same name, which is equivalent to deleting all the files in this directory.
This operation is just to be "省事" (save effort):)

) The above method is a time-saving method, that is, delete all files and subdirectories under the target directory, and then re-create.

) At the same time, I have simulated and built a directory on my machine according to the above principle operation. This directory is hidden + read-only.
　　At the same time, several subdirectories are built in this directory, all hidden + read-only,
　　At the same time, n files are built in these subdirectories, and the file attributes are all hidden + read-only

　　Then, I execute RMDIR /S /Q the directory name I want to delete in a directory above the directory to be deleted.
　　The test was successful! (Test environment: Windows Server 2003 CMD Shell)

[ Last edited by redtek on 2006-11-22 at 10:55 AM ]

Brother redtek explained the problem patiently and carefully, and did tests himself, with a sincere attitude. Appreciate it, add points.

del /q /s /f /a filename
You can delete all contents in the folder, including hidden and read-only files. If it is a folder, it will not be deleted

Originally posted by Must Love at 2006-11-22 11:18 AM:
del /q /s /f filename
You can delete all contents in the folder, including hidden and read-only files. If it is a folder, it will not be deleted

For example
If you want to delete all files in the temp folder

del /q /s /f temp

The result is that if there is a hidden and read-only file in this folder, it cannot be deleted

My system is Traditional Chinese Windows XP SP1,

This is what I did
@RD /q/s %Temp%
@MD %Temp%
It can be realized in XPSP2 and 2003SP1

Add /A to the 7th floor

There is a directory for temporary file storage specified by the Windows system:　2006-11-22 13:44 <DIR> Temporary Internet Files

If you execute the command:　rmdir /s /q "Temporary Internet Files", some files cannot be deleted.
Because these files are files that are currently being opened and used.
If system files that are currently being opened and used could also be deleted, that would be too insecure, haha...


Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\9KVUC49T\zh-CN - The process cannot access the file because another program is using it.
Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat - The process cannot access the file because another program is using it.

But when I close the IE browser, and then I execute the command: rmdir /s /q "Temporary Internet Files"
I will find that now only one file cannot be deleted :)


Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat - The process cannot access the file because another program is using it.

Files that are currently being opened and used by the system cannot be generally deleted, which is for the sake of system security :)

[ Last edited by redtek on 2006-11-22 at 01:52 PM ]

Just add -a, OK, thanks. But what about the folder? Just add another command? Is there a command to delete all files (including folders) but not delete the directory itself? Thanks everyone

Those who can delete index.dat must have really high skills.

index.dat can be cleared under DOS, or you can log in with another account to clear it! The software Tracks Eraser Pro can also be used. But it's not necessary to go to so much trouble for a little history (unless you're being targeted by hackers or doing something illegal)

The contents in the temp folder, some are occupied by the system and cannot be deleted. I don't know what method can be used to delete them. Can you write a bat?

Originally posted by afeichai at 2006-11-23 02:29:
This is what I did
@RD /q/s %Temp%
@MD %Temp%
It can be implemented in XPSP2 and 2003SP1

If there are programs occupying the temp folder, can the temp folder still be deleted?
Can someone write a VBS script for us to learn? How to use the VBS script?

Floor1　woof	Posted 2006-11-22 22:43
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As the title says, I use del /q /s /arh filename. But if it's a folder or a hidden and read-only file that can't be deleted, how should I do it? Thanks.

Floor2　afeichai	Posted 2006-11-22 22:49
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Try using RD /q/s. If you still need to keep the folder, you can recreate it with MD.

Floor3　woof	Posted 2006-11-22 23:12
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This is just deleting the directory. Now I'm dealing with ordinary files. If they are both hidden and read-only, they can't be deleted. Only by removing /s/q can it be deleted, but in that case, ordinary files can't be deleted either.

Floor4　redtek	Posted 2006-11-22 23:50
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RMDIR /S /Q the directory name you want to delete (Files with read-only and hidden attributes in the directory can still be deleted along with the directory, which has been verified) (However, the directory to be deleted must not have files that are running or "occupied" by the system, then it can be deleted) You must delete outside the directory name you want to delete to be able to delete it:) If you are deleting a directory named: ABC, but you are in this ABC directory at this time, then this directory is being used (occupied) by you, so it cannot be deleted. After deleting the directory, you can re-create a directory with the same name, which is equivalent to deleting all the files in this directory. This operation is just to be "省事" (save effort):) ) The above method is a time-saving method, that is, delete all files and subdirectories under the target directory, and then re-create. ) At the same time, I have simulated and built a directory on my machine according to the above principle operation. This directory is hidden + read-only. 　　At the same time, several subdirectories are built in this directory, all hidden + read-only, 　　At the same time, n files are built in these subdirectories, and the file attributes are all hidden + read-only 　　Then, I execute RMDIR /S /Q the directory name I want to delete in a directory above the directory to be deleted. 　　The test was successful! (Test environment: Windows Server 2003 CMD Shell) [ Last edited by redtek on 2006-11-22 at 10:55 AM ]

Floor5　ccwan	Posted 2006-11-23 00:08
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Brother redtek explained the problem patiently and carefully, and did tests himself, with a sincere attitude. Appreciate it, add points.

Floor6　不得不爱	Posted 2006-11-23 00:18
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del /q /s /f /a filename You can delete all contents in the folder, including hidden and read-only files. If it is a folder, it will not be deleted

Floor7　woof	Posted 2006-11-23 02:25
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Originally posted by Must Love at 2006-11-22 11:18 AM: del /q /s /f filename You can delete all contents in the folder, including hidden and read-only files. If it is a folder, it will not be deleted For example If you want to delete all files in the temp folder del /q /s /f temp The result is that if there is a hidden and read-only file in this folder, it cannot be deleted My system is Traditional Chinese Windows XP SP1,

Floor8　afeichai	Posted 2006-11-23 02:29
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This is what I did @RD /q/s %Temp% @MD %Temp% It can be realized in XPSP2 and 2003SP1

Floor9　不得不爱	Posted 2006-11-23 02:37
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Add /A to the 7th floor

Floor10　redtek	Posted 2006-11-23 02:47
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There is a directory for temporary file storage specified by the Windows system:　2006-11-22 13:44 <DIR> Temporary Internet Files If you execute the command:　rmdir /s /q "Temporary Internet Files", some files cannot be deleted. Because these files are files that are currently being opened and used. If system files that are currently being opened and used could also be deleted, that would be too insecure, haha... Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\9KVUC49T\zh-CN - The process cannot access the file because another program is using it. Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat - The process cannot access the file because another program is using it. But when I close the IE browser, and then I execute the command: rmdir /s /q "Temporary Internet Files" I will find that now only one file cannot be deleted :) Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat - The process cannot access the file because another program is using it. Files that are currently being opened and used by the system cannot be generally deleted, which is for the sake of system security :) [ Last edited by redtek on 2006-11-22 at 01:52 PM ]

Floor11　woof	Posted 2006-11-23 02:51
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Just add -a, OK, thanks. But what about the folder? Just add another command? Is there a command to delete all files (including folders) but not delete the directory itself? Thanks everyone

Floor12　electronixtar	Posted 2006-11-23 07:05
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Those who can delete index.dat must have really high skills.

Floor13　tao0610	Posted 2006-11-23 07:16
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index.dat can be cleared under DOS, or you can log in with another account to clear it! The software Tracks Eraser Pro can also be used. But it's not necessary to go to so much trouble for a little history (unless you're being targeted by hackers or doing something illegal)

Floor14　anqing	Posted 2006-11-23 07:28
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The contents in the temp folder, some are occupied by the system and cannot be deleted. I don't know what method can be used to delete them. Can you write a bat?

Floor15　anqing	Posted 2006-11-23 07:32
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Originally posted by afeichai at 2006-11-23 02:29: This is what I did @RD /q/s %Temp% @MD %Temp% It can be implemented in XPSP2 and 2003SP1 If there are programs occupying the temp folder, can the temp folder still be deleted? Can someone write a VBS script for us to learn? How to use the VBS script?