I have a simple batch file that I want to delete the contents of a directory once a week:

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@echo off
del d:\DB_1\Thu\*.*
@exit
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I am running NT 4.0 Server and want to have it run as a scheduled task.

When I run the batch file manually it brings up a confirmation asking if I'm sure I want to delete. If I say yes it deletes the contents of the directory exactly as wanted.

How can get the bacth file to run without a delete confirmation? This is preventing it from working as a scheduled task.

In NT5 you have the /q option.

Not sure about NT4.

With luck, this will tell you about options:

del /?

If /q is not available, use:

echo y|del

BTW, the *.* is superfluous. The degault is ALL.

M2

If at first you don't succeed, you're about average.

Ok, I finally got it working using the /q switch. Thanks for your help.

I HATE NT 4!

Yeah NT4 has plenty of rough edges.

Solid but ornery.

M2

If at first you don't succeed, you're about average.