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How can I delete all files/subfolders in a given folder via the command prompt?

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Mar 15, 2026719919 views

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I would like to delete all files and subfolders in a batch file in Windows 7 and keep the top folder. Basically emptying the folder. What's the command line instruction for that?

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You can do this using and the flag (to tell it to remove all files from all subdirectories):

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