You want to automate deleting log files older than 14 days but keep the latest 5 files regardless of age. Which approach works best?

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PowerShell - Automation Patterns

ASort files by LastWriteTime descending, skip first 5, then delete files older than 14 days

BDelete all files older than 14 days without sorting

CKeep only files created in last 14 days, delete others

DDelete files older than 14 days and then copy latest 5 files back

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand requirement to keep latest 5 files
We must sort files by LastWriteTime descending to identify newest files.
Step 2: Skip first 5 newest files and delete older ones beyond 14 days
Skipping first 5 keeps them safe, then delete files older than 14 days.
Final Answer:
Sort files by LastWriteTime descending, skip first 5, then delete files older than 14 days -> Option A
Quick Check:
Keep latest 5 + delete old = Sort, skip, delete [OK]

Quick Trick: Sort descending, skip newest files, then delete old ones [OK]

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