Copy-ready commandRemove-Item
Remove-Item C:\Temp\old.log -ForceRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Delete a file.
Remove-Item C:\Temp\old.log -ForceCommon errors
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