The deltree CMD command is a Windows command-line utility that allows users to delete a directory and all of its subdirectories and files. It is a powerful tool for managing files and folders, and can be used to quickly and easily delete large amounts of data. The deltree command is available in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.
Syntax of the Deltree CMD Command
The syntax of the deltree CMD command is as follows:
- deltree [drive:]path
The deltree command requires a path to the directory that you want to delete. The path can be a local or network path. If the path is not specified, the command will delete the current directory.
Options of the Deltree CMD Command
The deltree CMD command has two options:
- /y – This option will suppress the prompt asking for confirmation before deleting the directory.
- /s – This option will delete all subdirectories and files in the specified directory.
Examples of Using the Deltree CMD Command
The following are examples of how to use the deltree CMD command:
- To delete the directory C:\MyFolder and all of its subdirectories and files, type the following command: deltree C:\MyFolder
- To delete the directory C:\MyFolder and all of its subdirectories and files without prompting for confirmation, type the following command: deltree /y C:\MyFolder
- To delete all subdirectories and files in the directory C:\MyFolder without deleting the directory itself, type the following command: deltree /s C:\MyFolder
Conclusion
The deltree CMD command is a powerful tool for managing files and folders in Windows. It can be used to quickly and easily delete large amounts of data. The deltree command has two options, /y and /s, which can be used to suppress the prompt asking for confirmation before deleting the directory and to delete all subdirectories and files in the specified directory, respectively.