Batch file to delete files after a certain amount of time in folder?

Question

Is there a way I can create a batch file to delete files from a folder if they are in there for a certain number of days.

For example:

A files is in folder "edited" and has been there for a month, and if a file is in there for a month of longer, the batch file deletes it.

I'm guessing I would create a batch file then have it run on a schedule to check for files that have been there too long, I just don't know how to write the batch file.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Googled a little, seems this is the solution:

forfiles -p "c:\your\folder" -s -m *.* /D -<number of days> /C "cmd /c del @path"

Change “C:\\your\\folder” to the directory to which you are saving the files you want to delete on a schedule. Note that the -40 refers to the day after which all files should be deleted so change the -40 if required.

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