Empty Recycle Bin from command line with PowerShell?
It is very popular to simply empty the recycle bin, using the command line and PowerShell on all MS Windows 11, 10, ... Desktop and also MS Server operating systems!
1.) Clean up or empty the recycle bin with the command line!
With the command Clear-RecycleBin with confirmation / selection
Simply confirm with [Enter] or press "Y"
Then the recycle bin is emptied
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PS C:\Users\Nenad> Clear-RecycleBin
Confirmation Are you sure you
want to perform this action?
Performing the operation "Clear-RecycleBin" on the target "All contents of Recycle Bin".
[Y] Yes [A] Yes, all [N] No [K] No, none [H] Stop [?] Help (default is "Y"):
2.) Deleting a specific drive recycle bin!
The same as the first example, except that you have to specify the drive with the -DriveLetter parameter
Clear-RecycleBin -DriveLetter D
The contents of drive letter "D" are removed from the recycle bin, or that were deleted on drive D!
3.) Clean everything in all recycle bins without confirmation!
Just use -Force to clean all trash without prompt!
Clear-RecycleBin -Force
4.) ... What should be considered when cleaning via command line!
If there are objects in the recycle bin that have been deleted by the administrator with special system rights, it may be that you can only clean them with elevated rights!
(Image-1) Empty the recycle bin from the command line with PowerShell!
5.) Are there any advantages or disadvantages to emptying the trash using the command line with PowerShell?
Emptying the Trash via command line with PowerShell has both advantages and disadvantages.
Pros:
Efficiency:
Running a command is typically faster than opening the Trash from the interface and clicking the Empty Trash button.
Automation:
Emptying the Trash can be automated in PowerShell scripts. This is useful for tasks such as regularly deleting files that have exceeded a certain period of time.
Flexibility:
The Clear-RecycleBin command provides a number of options that allow the Recycle Bin to be selectively cleared. For example, you can only empty the trash on a specific drive or only delete files larger than a certain value.
Cons:
Complexity:
PowerShell is a powerful tool, but it can also be complex. If you don't know PowerShell, it may be difficult to use the Clear-RecycleBin command correctly.
Error prone:
If you use the Clear-RecycleBin command incorrectly, you may accidentally delete important files.
Emptying the Trash via command line with PowerShell is an efficient and flexible way to permanently delete files. If you know PowerShell and want to make sure you don't delete important files, this is a good option.
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