How can I delete files with PowerShell without confirmation?

Question

I am trying to get the below PowerShell script to work using Task Scheduler. The problem is that it wont delete any files.

When I run it manually it needs a confirma

Answer 1

You can simplify your script like it:

1. Use -file with Get-Childitem command
2. Not necessary to have a $Now variable
3. Use alias for your where (better visibility)
4. Your if must be out for check if no files
5. Add -Force to your Remove-Item command
6. Extension are not necessary if you use '\*.*'

Code ratified:

$Days = "10"
#----- define folder where files are located ----#
$TargetFolder = "D:\Shares\Downloads\TV\AutoDL"
#----- define LastWriteTime parameter based on $Days ---#
$LastWrite = (Get-Date).AddDays(-$Days)

#----- get files based on lastwrite filter and specified folder ---#
$Files = Get-Childitem $TargetFolder -Recurse -file | Where LastWriteTime -le "$LastWrite"

if ($Files -eq $null)
{
    Write-Host "No more files to delete!" -foregroundcolor "Green"
}
else
{
   $Files | %{
   write-host "Deleting File $_" -ForegroundColor "DarkRed"
   Remove-Item $_.FullName -Force   | out-null
   }

}