Basically, I need to create a BAT file to run at startup that will clean Temp Files, Temp Internet Files, Cookies, Prefetch, Recent Docs etc (all are listed in the code snippet)
I have tested the file in the code below and for the most part it works, however it does not delete any Sub Directories and I cannot figure out how to make it do so. I am not used to writing overly advanced BAT files and don't understand a lot of the %%d type things to be honest.
I have tried using Cleanmgr /sagerun:n and that at startup but I find it doesn't empty the bin, doesn't clear temp files or temp internet files.
I cannot use AD and GPO as I am not an admin, I could get them to allow me the access but would love to solve this with a BAT file as there a lot more problems like this on the network here that would be a bonus to me to fix (not cash bonus sry, can't share that with ye lol)
So basically, I need the BAT file to delete the subdirectories created by XP under \Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 along with the files.
I know I can use IF EXIST to check for directories but that doesn't accept wildcards, so how I do go about it? And optionall, to give an output to a TXT file on C:\ would be great, not really needed though tbh.
Am assigning 250 points to this as I would love to get it resolved asap, before my Instructor gets back would be awesome.
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RD /s will remove the directory aswell as the subdirectories, is there a way to keep the main directory eg C:\Temp I want to keep but not C:\Temp\xxx
As for the text output, would like it to output everything to a text file, clear the text file each day and just put in what it does that day. Will this piece below do that?
In order to do what you want you have to use the RMDIR command. You would use it it like RMDIR c:\foo /s /q where c:\foo is the directory you want, the /s swtich tells it to del the sub directories and the /q tells it not to show the warnings when it deletes. This will delete all the folders and files.
You'll need the following:
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Cookies\*.*
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Local Settings\Temp\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Local Settings\History\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User1\Recent\*.*"
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User2\Cookies\*.*
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User2\Local Settings\History\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User2\Local Settings\Temp\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User2\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\Documents and Settings\User2\Recent\*.*"
del /f /s /q "C:\WINDOWS\Temp\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch\*.*" >nul 2>&1
del /f /s /q "C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-3087
@ ajones2600fl - RMDIR, same as RD, removes the parent Directory aswell
"C:\>rmdir /?
Removes (deletes) a directory.
RMDIR [/S] [/Q] [drive:]path
RD [/S] [/Q] [drive:]path
/S Removes all directories and files in the specified directory
in addition to the directory itself. Used to remove a directory
tree.
/Q Quiet mode, do not ask if ok to remove a directory tree with /S"
Thanks though =/
@ t0t0
That is awesome man =) tested it and sure enough it deletes all the files in each subdirectory.
Not to be a stickler though, and trust me I really appreciate the help, but is there a way to delete the now empty Sub Directories in the likes of Temp and Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files?
And as for output, having seen that code work in an open CMD window, I realise it won't speciy files it is deleting, but that's ok, no real need for an output there.
As to the deleting subdirs one method is to:
cd \whateverfolder
rd /s .
As the whateverfolder is in use it can't remove it...
or you can do it more sensibly with
for /f %%a in ('dir /b /ad c:\x' do echo rd %%~dpfa /s /q
(remove the echo once it shows you the right rd commands on the screen...
Can do that as a subroutine, e.g.
@echo off
del errors.txt 2>NUL
>errors.txt 2>&1 (
call :delfolder "%temp%"
)
if exist errors.txt notepad errors.txt
exit /b
:delfolder
REM %1 is foldername
for /f %%a in ('dir /ad /b %1') do echo rd %%~dpfa /s /q
exit /b
Ok I am closing this now. Thank you to Steve and t0t0
I am awarding points to both of you, t0t0 for giving me the bigger, easier to understand part of the code and Steve for the idea of CD to active folder RD /s the subfolders, cos as you pointed out, the folder is in use and cannot be deleted.
The output, well that will take me time to master, but there is no real need for it.
Thanks to both of you guys for such quick and brilliant responses, best of luck in EE and no doubt, I will need your assistance again some time lol.
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by: dragon-itPosted on 2009-08-17 at 06:45:02ID: 25114312
Well firstly... there is a "/Y" option on del that will stop you needing to pipe in allt those Y commands.
RD /S is probably what you want for removing the dirs, with a /Q it will do it quietly (i.e. not ask are you sure...). Be sure as other wise RD c:\ /s/q will have obvious consequences!
Steve