PowerShell - File and Directory Operations
You want to delete all files with extension
.tmp inside C:\Projects and all its subfolders. Which command achieves this?You want to delete all files with extension .tmp inside C:\Projects and all its subfolders. Which command achieves this?
hard📝 Application Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand recursive deletion with filters
To delete files matching a pattern recursively, use-Filterwith-Recurse.Step 2: Analyze options
Remove-Item -Path C:\Projects -Filter *.tmp -Recurse uses-Filter *.tmp -Recurseon the folder path, correctly deleting all .tmp files recursively.Final Answer:
Remove-Item -Path C:\Projects -Filter *.tmp -Recurse -> Option CQuick Check:
Use -Filter with -Recurse to delete matching files recursively [OK]
Quick Trick: Use -Filter and -Recurse to delete specific files recursively [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using wildcard in path with -Recurse incorrectly
- Using -Include without -Recurse
- Omitting -Recurse for recursive deletion
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