PowerShell/Scripts/clear-recycle-bin.ps1
2021-10-16 16:50:10 +02:00

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<#
.SYNOPSIS
Removes the content of the recycle bin folder permanently
.DESCRIPTION
This script removes the content of the recycle bin folder permanently.
NOTE: can not be undo!
.EXAMPLE
PS> ./clear-recycle-bin
✔️ cleared recycle bin
.NOTES
Author: Markus Fleschutz · License: CC0
.LINK
https://github.com/fleschutz/PowerShell
#>
try {
Clear-RecycleBin -Confirm:$false
if ($lastExitCode -ne "0") { throw "'Clear-RecycleBin' failed" }
"✔️ cleared recycle bin"
exit 0 # success
} catch {
"⚠️ Error: $($Error[0]) ($($MyInvocation.MyCommand.Name):$($_.InvocationInfo.ScriptLineNumber))"
exit 1
}