Question : Server 2008 quickest way to delete a large folder with millions of files

Hello Experts,

I have a Windows 2008 server with a very large folder that contains 1TB of data, hundreds of sub folders, and millions of small files. Would using rdir from the command prompt be the quickest way to delete this folder? Any utilities available free or purchased that are specific to this task? Thanks.

Steve

Answer : Server 2008 quickest way to delete a large folder with millions of files

With that many files and folders it should not estimate the deletion time since the deletion is configured to view moving files to recycling bin since your recycling bin will not hold files it should give you a warning about the permanant deletion of the files.

I think rdir /s will do the same estimating but might be quickier. Now thinking about it.