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KILL deletes files from a disk.
 
KILL filespec$
    ■ The argument filespec$ is a string expression that may contain a
      path and the DOS wildcard characters question marks (?) or
      asterisks (*). A question mark matches any single character in the
      filename or extension. An asterisk matches one or more characters
      starting at its position.
 
Usage Notes
    ■ The KILL statement is similar to the DOS ERASE or DEL command.
    ■ KILL is used for all types of disk files: program files, random
      access data files, and sequential data files.
    ■ KILL deletes files only. To delete directories, use the DOS RMDIR
      command or the BASIC RMDIR statement.
    ■ Using KILL to delete a file that is currently open generates an error
      message that reads, "File already open."
 
Important
    ■ Be extremely careful when using wildcard characters with KILL.
      You can delete files unintentionally.