How to delete a file after checking whether it exists

Question

How can I delete a file in C# e.g. C:\\test.txt, although apply the same kind of method like in batch files e.g.

if exist \"C:\\test.txt\"

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Answer 1

If you want to avoid a DirectoryNotFoundException you will need to ensure that the directory of the file does indeed exist. File.Exists accomplishes this. Another way would be to utilize the Path and Directory utility classes like so:

string file = @"C:\subfolder\test.txt";
if (Directory.Exists(Path.GetDirectoryName(file)))
{
    File.Delete(file);
}