This problem has nagged at me for years.  Here is a batch command to delete files on a Windows 2003 machine. Forfiles -pC:\backup -s -m*.* -d-5 -c “cmd /c del /q @path” This will delete all files in my backup directory older than 5 days. To test it first, use this: Forfiles -pC:\backup -s -m*.* … Continue reading Delete Files Older Than Date Using Batch Files