ASP Delete Method

Definition and Usage

The Delete method deletes the specified file or folder.

Syntax:

FileObject.Delete[(force)]
FolderObject.Delete[(force)]
Parameter Description
force Optional. A boolean value indicating whether the read-only file or folder can be deleted. True means the file/folder will be deleted, while false means it will not be deleted. The default is false.

Example for File object

<%
dim fs,f
set fs=Server.CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
set f=fs.GetFile("d:\test.txt")
f.Delete
set f=nothing
set fs=nothing
%>

Example for Folder object

<%
dim fs,fo
set fs=Server.CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
set fo=fs.GetFolder("d:\test")
fo.Delete
set fo=nothing
set fs=nothing
%>