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Q: 

Batch command for if filename contains "X"?

I'm trying to run a batch file through a folder and delete files if their name contains a certain string. I'm not sure how to check the filename against the string though.

+1  A: 

This is what you need: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/findstr.php

This is an awesome website for scripts. Loads of other stuff that might be useful if you're into scripting.

Sidharth Panwar  2010-09-10 04:45:09
+7  A: 

why not just

del *X*

ghostdog74  2010-09-10 05:26:31
KISSingly the best
Bart  2010-09-10 06:24:54

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