PowerShell: Remove a Folder
Need to delete a folder - cleaning up a temp directory, removing a leftover from a script, or tearing down a test setup? This one-liner removes it directly from the terminal.
Prerequisites:
- Privileges: None
- Module: Built-in, no import needed
Quick Command:
Remove-Item -Path "C:\NewFolder"📦
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How It Works:
- Remove-Item deletes the item at the specified path - it works on files and folders alike.
- -Path "C:\NewFolder" points to the folder you want to delete - replace this with whatever path you actually want to remove.
- If the folder contains files or subfolders, this fails by default and asks for confirmation.
Pro Tip:
To delete a folder along with all its contents in one go, without confirmation prompts:
Remove-Item -Path "C:\NewFolder" -Recurse -Force