force delete files or directories blocked by other process in Windows
PS: Only works in 32 and 64 bit Windows from XP
npm i fs-force-delete-win --save
const forceDelete = require('fs-force-delete')
forceDelete('C:\\git\\testFilePath')| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
[deletePath] |
{string} |
the path to a file, a folder or a leading part of the path. E.g. K:, C:\Program Files, C:\Docume. /unlock or -u - unlocks the file_or_folder_path. It closes all handles to the files\folder that starts from file_or_folder_path and unloads .dlls which are residing in the files\folder that starts from file_or_folder_path. | |
[option] |
{object} |
{} |
option |
[kill] |
{boolean} |
false |
terminates all the apps which are launched from path. |
[staticPath] |
{string} |
undefined |
path to this package's /static, use this when using webpack in electron. |
- When using without UAC, it will request UAC by GUI. If you refuse the UAC request, It still get delete success
- When using without UAC, it will request UAC by GUI. If you grant the UAC request, It will return before the file is deleted. It will take about 1-2 second.