How to delete all files in a directory using batch? [closed]

Question

I have a very simple query. I have a folder "x" on my desktop (Windows 7), and I want to write a Batch Program to delete all files in it. (all extensions) This is what I've come 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 bypass this?

Answer 1

Always use the explicit path so a flaw does not delete the current folder, whatever that may be at the 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\*.*"

type del /? for full info.

Answer 2

It's dangerous, but

del *?*

or

del ?*?

should delete as required.