How to delete a file using VB.NET?

Question

I have a button in my program that will delete a certain file when clicked, such as example.txt. The code I have to delete it is:

File.Delete("example.txt")

But the file is still there. I have done some research and most people say that it should work. Why is this not working? Or is this code wrong?

Answer 1

这个不需要那么多神秘:)

My.Computer.FileSystem.DeleteFile(ADDRESS_OF_FILE_AS_STRING)

Answer 2

Deleting a file is quite simple - but dangerous! So be very careful when you're trying out this code. Make sure the file you're going to delete is not needed - you won't be able to restore it from the recycle bin!

To delete a file from your computer, you use the Delete method of System.IO. Here's some new code for you to try:

Dim FileToDelete As String

FileToDelete = "C:\Users\Owner\Documents\testDelete.txt"

If System.IO.File.Exists( FileToDelete ) = True Then

System.IO.File.Delete( FileToDelete )
MsgBox("File Deleted")

End If

Answer 3

 System.IO.File.Delete( "filepath" ) 

Answer 4

try this it works for me

        My.Computer.FileSystem.DeleteFile("the file",
       FileIO.UIOption.AllDialogs,
       FileIO.RecycleOption.SendToRecycleBin,
       FileIO.UICancelOption.DoNothing)

put this where you want to execute it. This sends to recycle bin.