2024-10-01 15:24:16 +02:00
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<#
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2024-02-14 15:19:06 +01:00
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.SYNOPSIS
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Removes a dir tree
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.DESCRIPTION
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This PowerShell script silently removes a directory tree recursively. Use it with care!
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.PARAMETER pathToDirTree
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Specifies the file path to the directory tree
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.EXAMPLE
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PS> ./remove-dir-tree.ps1 C:\Temp
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.LINK
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https://github.com/fleschutz/PowerShell
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.NOTES
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Author: Markus Fleschutz | License: CC0
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#>
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param([string]$pathToDirTree = "")
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try {
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if ($pathToDirTree -eq "" ) { $pathToDirTree = Read-Host "Enter the path to the directory tree" }
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Remove-Item -Force -Recurse -Confirm:$false $pathToDirTree
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exit 0 # success
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} catch {
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"⚠️ Error in line $($_.InvocationInfo.ScriptLineNumber): $($Error[0])"
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exit 1
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}
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