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del: Delete files based on specified attributes.

$ del ${file_pattern} /a ${attribute}

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The "del" command is a command used in Windows command prompt to delete files or directories (folders).

"${file_pattern}" refers to a placeholder for a file pattern or file path. You would replace it with the actual file pattern or path you want to delete. For example, if you want to delete all text files in a folder, you can use "*.txt" as the file pattern.

"/a" is an option or flag that can be used with the "del" command. The "/a" option specifies that the command should delete files with the specified attributes.

"${attribute}" refers to a placeholder for the attribute of the file you want to delete. Some common file attributes include:

"R" - Read-only files
"A" - Files that are ready for archiving
"S" - System files
"H" - Hidden files

You would replace "${attribute}" with the specific attribute you want to target for deletion. For example, if you want to delete all read-only files, you can use "/a R" as the attribute.

Combining all these elements, the command "del ${file_pattern} /a ${attribute}" is used to delete files matching a certain pattern and with a specific attribute in Windows command prompt.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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