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                                DEL (Erase)
 
Deletes the files you specify.
 
Syntax
 
    DEL [drive:][path]filename [/P]
 
    ERASE [drive:][path]filename [/P]
 
Parameter
 
[drive:][path]filename
    Specifies the location and name of the file or set of files you want to
    delete.
 
Switch
 
/P
    Prompts you for confirmation before deleting the specified file.
 
Related Commands
 
For information about retrieving a deleted file, see the <UNDELETE>
command.
 
For information about removing a directory, see the <RMDIR> command.
 
For information about deleting a directory, its files, and all
subdirectories and files subordinate to it, see the <DELTREE> command.
 
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