I like to create scripts that automate a long series of complex and often tedious commands. In fact, if I couldn't create scripts that do what sometimes seems inpossible I wouldn't have any fun at all when I sit down in front of my PC! I've got a couple of apps that add or delete commands from the Context Menu. I can also edit the Registry directly. I need a command (shortcut, batch file, etc.) that will delete or move files and folders to a Recycle Bin that is not on the same partiton. In other words, if a file is on partition "G" (for example) I want to be able to move it to a Recycle Bin folder on "C." If you really want me to, I'll explain the reasons behind this idea in more detail. In any case, I need a command that will do the job. Rich

I'd be interested in why. Each drive has it's own Recycle Bin. Because only the deleted file name is moved to the Recycle Bins directory. Also if the file is moved to Drive C then how would you restore the file.

Some people create more than one partition on a hard drive, Windows in one and storage in the other. If you had such a command as you are asking, could you create a virus or other bug that defeats one of the ideas behind a multi-partition HD? Besides, if it's fun to you, why are you asking for help here taking away your pleasure?

I can't imagine any use for that, except for nefarious purposes!

you could always move the files from G to C temp directory and then delete them to the C recycle bin.

Lord, oh mighty! (Forgive me for a little bit of swearing.) I've never created a virus, have no interest in hacking, except what some folks call Reg Hacking which is nothing more than editing the Registry! It's true, I really do enjoy creating macros and scripts, that run on MY PC ONLY!! The script I wanted to create would move files off an external hard drive connected to a slow USB_1.1 port and move them into one of the Recycle folders on the much faster internal drive partitions. Then, when I run my file shredding or overwritng app it wouldn't take forever to complete the job. The final part of the script is going to automatically refresh the Desktop, so the Recycle Bin full icon changes to the empty icon. That way I'll know immediately that all the files have been deleted and shredded. Approximately once a week I let my file shredding app overwrite all deleted files on all partitions as well as slack space cleanup. I've got GoBack running 99% of time and I backup everything that matters. I was hit only once in my computing life with a destructive virus, so I definitely know how disturbing it can be! If I wanted to hurt someone I would punch them directly in the nose, not slither into their PC like some slimy worm! I was asking for command line help because I don't know ALL of the tens of thousands of commands available when you are trying to create a script. That was my only motive when I posted the message. The fear of viruses has made us all a bit paranoid. I apologize if I upset anyone. Rich

The file shredding part has to be run on the drive where the file was. This means the USB drive. Moving the file off of the USB, copying and then deleteing will still leave the original file sectors on the USB. Your procedure would not overwrite the original location of the file only the location of the copy on the C Drive. Sorry I don't think this method is going to work.