Del (Erase); In The Current Drive - Toshiba T1100 PLUS User Manual

DEL (ERASE)

This is an internal command.
files from a diskette.
Before you use the DEL command, note the following points:
o You can either use the letters DEL or the word ERASE when
issuing the command.
explanation.
o
If
a
drive containing the file you are deleting to avoid accidently
erasing files you wish to keep.
o
If the filename contains an extension, you must include the
extension when you specify the file.
o
You cannot delete files that are stored on a write protected
diskette.
The following steps tell you how to delete a file on the current drive,
how to delete a file on an alternate drive and how to delete all the files
on a diskette. The explanation assumes you are deleting a file called
'filename.ext. '
How to Delete
Make sure the diskette containing the file you are deleting is in
drive A.
--.
, \
2
At the system prompt type:
3
Press
The computer erases the file 'filename.ext' from the diskette in drive A.
do not specify a drive, MS-DOS assumes you are deleting
on the current drive. It is a good idea to always specify the
File on
a a
DEL A:FILENAME.EXT
Enter.
Chapter
USING MS-DOS
Use it to delete one or more specified
The letters DEL are used in this
Diskette in the Current Drive
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