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FileSystemObject.DeleteFolder Method (VB6)

Named Arguments

Yes

Syntax

oFileSysObj.DeleteFolder FileSpec[, Force]

oFileSysObj

Use: Required

Data Type: FileSystemObject object

Any object variable returning a FileSystemObject object.

FileSpec

Use: Required

Data Type: String

The name and path of the folders to delete.

Force

Use: Optional

Data Type: Boolean

If set to True, the read-only flag on a file is ignored and the file deleted.

Description

Removes a given folder and all its files and subfolders.

Rules at a Glance

• FileSpec can contain wildcard characters as the final path component.

• FileSpec can't end with a path separator.

• FileSpec can be a relative or absolute path.

• If any of the files within the specified folders are open, the method fails with a Permission Denied error.

• The DeleteFolder method deletes all contents of the given folder, including other folders and their contents.

• The default setting for Force is False.

• If Force is False, and any of the files in the folders are read-only, the method fails.

• If the specified folder can't be found, the method fails.

Programming Tips and Gotchas

• If an error occurs while deleting more than one file or folder, the DeleteFolder method exits immediately, thereby leaving the rest of the folders or files undeleted. There is also no roll-back facility to undo the deletions prior to the error.

• DeleteFolder permanently deletes folders and their contents; it doesn't move them to the Recycle Bin.

• If the user has adequate rights, the source ...