"Anders Hellstrom" <obetug@msn.com> wrote in message
news:%23j259XHEGHA.2724@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Presently I am using batch files for backing up my 4000 + work files to a
> second hard drive. The batch files are executed from icons on the desktop.
> The work files are stored in folder "All Data Files" and many subfolders.
>
> To make a complete backup I use a command line:
> Xcopy C:\"All Data Files" F:\"All Data Files" /c/e/h/k/r/s
>
> To back up the files only after a certain date, I use a command line:
> Xcopy C:\"All Data Files" F:\"All Data Files" /d:12-31-2005/c/e/h/k/r/s
>
> When making a complete backup, I would like to add a line in the batch
> file
> which will delete all subfolders and files located in folder F:\All Data
> Files\..
> I have tried the DOS command DEL, but I have not been able to make it work
> with all subfolders and files.
>
> My Operating System is Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2.
> Any help will be greatly appreciated
>
> Anders Hellstrom
>

Instead of DEL, try using

RD

RD/? will show the way..

RD/s/q "foldername"

should cause "foldername" to be "softly and suddenly vanished away"

HTH

....Bill