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I have a directory as such:
D:\Movies D:\Movies\MovieTitle1\backdrops\ D:\Movies\MovieTitle2\backdrops\ D:\Movies\MovieTitle3\backdrops\ D:\Movies\MovieTitle4\backdrops\ How could I have a batch file delete all folders named "Backdrops"? I would prefer it to run recursive from just the D:\ drive if possible.
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To remove a directory and all its contents, including any subdirectories and files, use the rm command with the recursive option, -r . Directories that are removed with the rmdir command cannot be recovered, nor can directories and their contents removed with the rm -r command.
rmdir “C:\Users\username\Desktop\Info” If you want to delete all the files and subfolders in the folder you want to delete, add the /s parameter. This will ensure that the folder is removed including the subfolders and files in it.
Short answer:
FOR /d /r . %%d IN (backdrops) DO @IF EXIST "%%d" rd /s /q "%%d" I got my answer from one of the countless answers to the same question on Stack Overflow:
Command line tool to delete folder with a specified name recursively in Windows?
This command is not tested, but I do trust this site enough to post this answer.
As suggested by Alex in a comment, this batch script should be foolproof:
D: FOR /d /r . %%d IN (backdrops) DO @IF EXIST "%%d" rd /s /q "%%d" If you love us? You can donate to us via Paypal or buy me a coffee so we can maintain and grow! Thank you!
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