Deleting a read only file using batch file or command

Question

Hi

I would like to know a way of deleting a read only file using a batch file or a command. Suppose i have a dll abc.dll and i am trying to delete this dll using the following command in a batch file del "C:\test\abcd.dll". It does not allow me to do that and it throws access denied message. However if i change the read only attribute to non read only i am able to successfully delete it. Anyway out.

Thanks

Answer 1

Specify /F, it will force deletion of read-only files. Also see

del /?

However, that will not work when the file is in use.

Regards,

Sebastiaan

Answer 2

del /f will delete readonly files.