DEL saying path doesn't exist (it does)

Question

I'm guessing this is a basic DOS question, its with the del command. All I want to do is delete a file.

C:\Documents and Settings\matthewe\Desktop\testfolder>del C:\Documents and Settings\matthewe\Desktop\testfolder\test.pdf The system cannot find the path specified.

I can guarantee that test.pdf exists, and the fact I've been able to cd to the correct folder shows it exists. So why the error?

Answer 1

Try to put your path inside double quote, DOS don't like long path with space inside:

del "C:\Documents and Settings\matthewe\Desktop\testfolder\test.pdf"

Answer 2

use quotes - del "C:\Documents and Settings\matthewe\Desktop\testfolder\test.pdf"