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The command prompt allows Windows users to issue DOS commands to the system. DOS commands are useful to Windows users for a variety of reasons. Many tasks that can be performed in the Windows graphical environment can be performed much more quickly and efficiently by utilizing DOS commands.

If you're already familiar with basic DOS commands, feel free to skip ahead. If you can't open Command Prompt as an administrator, no worries. The only difference is that you may not be able to delete some protected files, which shouldn't be a problem in most cases.

Now that Command Prompt is open, use cd to change directories to where your files are. I've prepared a directory on the desktop called Test Folder. Note: Any files deleted with the del command cannot be recovered. Be very careful where and how you use this command. Also, bonus tip — Command Prompt has basic autocompletion. So you could just type in del test , press the tab key, and Command Prompt will change it to del "Test File. Sometimes files are marked as read only, and you'll see the following error when you try to use the del command:.

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Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Joined May 30, Messages 1. Thank you so much. Brooks Guest. Joined Oct 30, Messages 2, Nick Scott. Joined Dec 11, Messages 1, You could also try this. In XP open Windows Explorer and put a blank floppy in the drive. Right click on the A drive and choose format. Then click start. The disk created has command. Did not know that one Nick. ReggieB ,. Log in or Sign up to hide this advert.

What folders do you want to delete? Some cannot be deleted unless explorer. TonyT ,. TonyT's comment reminded me of on of my favorite tricks: On your desktop create a New Shortcut. Bill Castner ,.