01-31-2004
Schedule a Batch file to delete files at particular intervals
Hi,
I need to write a batch file/shell script that runs at specified intervals daily and deletes specified set of files.
Can anyone pls help me with the code.
Thanks,
Indom.
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NAME
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dwww-refresh-cache
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