HI

I would need a script that it deletes all the subdirectories (with their contents) except those mentioned by me. These subdirectories and their files may have any attribute. This script must run on Windows PE 2.1 32/64 bit and on Windows Vista SP1 32/64 bit.

THANKS

BYE

And what is the question?

If it is "what should I use to write this script?" the answer is that a simple batch is enough.

jaclaz

So, how do I make this bat file?

THANKS

BYE

open a text editor of your choice and start typing...save it as .cmd or .bat <<< link

The problem is what I not am capable of programming.

So, I'm looking for someone willing to do this simple script.

THANKS

BYE

Explain what this means.

Your wanting to hard code an exclusion list into the script, or something else?

Are you wanting it to remove directories from a drive root or use a drag&drop approach?

So, I want a script that works with Windows PE 2.1 32/64 bit and with Vista SP1 32/64 bit and that is a command line so I can simply write "script-name directory\list-subdirectories-from-NOT-deleting" (so that it automatically deletes the remaining subdirectories and their files with any attribute).

THANKS

BYE

the problem with that theory is that if you mistype something the data is just gone.

A list or some type of confirmation would be safer.

How many layers down are you wanting the exclusion to work?

You could create a script where you make the files you want to exclude read-only.

DEL /S will not delete read-only files.

then adapt the script to ignore sub-folders and all files of a given type:

attrib /S *.zzz +r

In other words, if I have the structure:

Folder1
--- SubFolder1
--- SubFolder2
--- SubFolder3
--- SubFolder4

I would need to write, from the command line:

"delete-script / Folder1 / SubFolder1 / SubFolder2" and, therefore, the resulting structure should be:

Folder1 -
--- SubFolder1
--- SubFolder2

Now, you have realized What is my problem? So how can I do this script?

THANKS

BYE

All you need is:

rd /s /q <directory to delete>

Here is a batch file that removes from the ram drive all directories that don't start with 'Documents and Settings'. You should be able to amend it to fit your exact requirements:

for /D %%f in (%ramdrv%\*) do ( if /i not "%%f" == "%ramdrv%\Documents And Settings" rmdir /s /q "%%f" )

so for example assuming the root directory is passed in as the parameter:

FWIW If the folders to be kept were uniquely named, for example they all started with an ! or an @ then the exclusion test could be simpler.

I did a cmd script that should delete all the directories on a hard drive except the subdirectories of the Users\[Name-user-accounts] directory.

This script is:



This script, run in Windows PE 2.1 on the virtual drive X, do not cancel, however, the system or hidden directories. So how do I change this script to delete these directories?

THANKS

BYE

try attrib -rsh /s /d

Excuse me but where I put this command in my script?

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BYE

I hope you realize how dangerous that script you posted is and that it has the potential to wipe out a lot more then what your wanting.

create an exclusion list...i.e. leave only those files which are listed in a text file and delete all others.

I think the script deletes every directory in the root of the drive which is not what was required. If should be:

if /i not "%%f" == "%DVDDrive%\Users"

so that at Least Users is left.I would have thought you would also want to leave your windows directory.

HI

Someone can write me a script that deletes all directories (including the system and hidden directories) of an hard-disk except those that belong to a list of specific directories in the subdirectory \Users\*\ ?

Unfortunately, I'm not a programmer and I do not know how to write this script.

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BYE

sounds like a virus....

why don't you copy the stuff you want to another drive and then do a format?? much easier...

No virus.

I created a custom installation of Vista SP1 that puts the directory Users\Account-name\ in another partition D.

Now, because, during installation of some programs are created some directories in the D partition and especially in the directory Users\Account-name\, I would delete all these directories before I re-install Vista SP1 on the C system partition. Now, you understand? So, can someone write this script?

THANKS

BYE

No. Don't understand. How often do you reinstall Vista that you need to automate the deletion process. Why not just delete the folders manually with explorer or whatever file manager you use.

You don't need to be a programmer to write a batch.

You should just have some familiarity with using command line, and read/learn a bit about BATCH language.

You do know what BATCH means, do you?
Meaning three:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/batch

A BATCH script is just a way to repeat the steps you do manually, automating all of them in a sequence of commands.

Here is a good resource to start with:

http://www.robvanderwoude.com/batchfiles.php
http://www.robvanderwoude.com/batchstart.php


jaclaz

I have to create this script to automate this process as I will have to distribute to my customers a personalized DVD of Vista including a customized Windows PE 2.1 with this script and they do not know the default directory of the \Users\Account-user\.

So, this script will serve to automatically delete the D partition by all non-default directory to ensure that the contents of the default directory will not be deleted by mistake.

So when my clients have to reinstall Vista SP1 with my DVD, they will find only their default directory with their data.

THANKS

BYE

Confused. If you're not a programmer and don't know how to create BAT/CMD files how are you able to create a customized Vista SP1 DVD???

Simple, I use Windows AIK to create XML files.

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BYE

are you related to marine1?

Tic-Tac-Toe anyone??

So, you are a professional "IT consultant" AND you have an Agreement with Microsoft allowing redistribution of a "OEM" Vista AND you are not a programmer AND you don't know command line / batch language (relatively easy) and a number of very basic DVD related creation commands:
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?...ic=8147&hl=
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?...ic=8129&hl=

but you do know your way into the WAIK (comparatively extremely difficult) to create modified/unattended/semi-unattended installs.


I would be curious to know how you plan to word the invoice you will be (hopefully ) payed for by your customers.
i.e. will this:

become:

OR:




jaclaz

And as I said else where:

HI

This script should delete all files and all directories of the partition in which there is the \Users directory except this directory and its subdirectories.



Right or should I make some correction?

THANKS

BYE

It's not that difficult.

Try running it.

If it works it is "Right".

If it does not, it needs some corrections.

jaclaz