In this article, we will explore the usage of the forfiles.exe command in Windows 11. Forfiles.exe is a powerful command-line tool that allows users to perform batch processing on files and directories. It can be particularly useful for automating repetitive tasks, such as deleting or moving files based on specific criteria. By understanding how to use forfiles.exe effectively, users can save time and streamline their workflow in Windows 11.

Examples:

1. Deleting Old Files: Suppose you have a folder containing numerous files, and you want to delete all files that are older than 30 days. You can achieve this using the following command in the Command Prompt or PowerShell:

forfiles /p "C:\Path\to\Folder" /s /m *.* /d -30 /c "cmd /c del @path"

This command will recursively search the specified folder and delete all files that are older than 30 days.

2. Moving Files: Let's say you have a folder with multiple subfolders, and you want to move all files with a specific extension to another location. You can accomplish this using the following command:

forfiles /p "C:\Path\to\Folder" /s /m *.txt /c "cmd /c move @path C:\Path\to\Destination"

This command will search for all files with the .txt extension within the specified folder and its subfolders, and then move them to the specified destination.