not a .bat file specifically. Sorry. VBS, Kix, whatever. I am not picky. I have been relying on SQL Server to discard files older than 12 hours but it is not doing it so I am trying to put together something that can be scheduled that will clear out the files. Greg _____ From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Malczewski Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 11:06 AM To: 'windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [windows2000] Re: Batch File Help I know how to do it in VBS.... But batch?? -----Original Message----- From: Greg Reese [mailto:GReese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 11:02 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Batch File Help I need to make a batch file that will delete all files in a bunch of subdirectories but leave the subdirs in place. This is for the backup file on my SQL server. The directory is d:\MSSQL\Backup then there is a subdir for each database. I want to clear out all those sub directories. My best thought was to delete the entire backup folder, then copy in an empty one that has all the subdirectories in it. Is there a more efficient way to do this? Greg This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.