How to delete all files in a directory using a package?

Question

I have a very simple request. I have a folder "x" on my desktop (Windows 7), and I want to write a batch program to delete all the files in it. (all extensions) This is what I came up with:

cd c:\users\admin\desktop\x\ del *.* 

but when I open it, the console still asks for human input (Y / N). What can I do to get around this?

Answer 1

Always use an explicit path so that the error does not delete the current folder, no matter what it might be at that time.

All visible files silently

 del "c:\users\admin\desktop\x\*.*?" 

All visible files silently using / q

 del /q "c:\users\admin\desktop\x\*.*" 

All visible files, including subdirectories, silently

 del /s /q "c:\users\admin\desktop\x\*.*" 

enter del /? for full details.

Answer 2

 del /q *.* 

See del /? Assuming the user has the appropriate permissions.

Answer 3

It is dangerous, but

 del *?* 

or

 del ?*? 

should be removed as necessary.