script to delete temp files?

[jgargac]

Hi all,

I'm trying to develop a batch file or script to delete a temp folder on computers. The only way that I see to do this is to use a batch file. However, the batch file says that it can't find the directory. Sample:

del %userprofile%\locals~1\temp\*.*

However, %userprofile% outputs c:\documents and settings\username and the del command has trouble with the spaces. I would ideally like to use Windows Script, but looks as if it can only delete files specified in the script. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Jeff

[golfcart]

You could try "RD" instead of "del".

RD /S /q "%userprofile%\locals~1\temp"

I don't know if it will work or not. If it does, it will delete the entire folder. When it's needed, the folder will automatically be recreated.

[rpertusio]

yes, golfcart, I can confirm that it works. Furthermore, I changed locals~1 to Local Settings and it worked just fine.

jgargac, the "quotes" around the entire path will allow spaces.

- rp

[golfcart]

Cool

[jgargac]

Thanks golfcard and rpertusio. This was driving me nuts. I appreciate the help.

Jeff