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Search and delete various files usi
Name: alf39 Date: March 30, 2004 at 20:58:22 Pacific OS: dos CPU/Ram: n/a
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How do I write a batch file that will search all directories and sub-directories for files with specific extensions and then delete those files while leaving the directories, sub-directories, and remaining files intact? I want to delete multiple types of files simultaneously and I need to do this in a pure DOS environment.
Summary: Im really REALLY bad at DOS but a school project has required for me to do the below mentioned task that i find daunting. All help is greatly appreciated. Please help! I need help in writing a batch f...
Summary: Do you mean search for a certain file, such as "filename.ext" or "data.txt" and delete it, or do you mean search and delete all files with a certain extention, such as .TMP or .BAK ?? -- Secret_Doom -...
Summary: I want to create a batch file to search all folders including subfolders on a particular drive and delete a particular file type. How do I do it? Reading past post about the “deltree” command seems...