vista task scheduler help

is there any way i can use the task scheduler on vista to tell it to delete a folder every week? i use firefox, and have all my downloads set to one folder, and that folder can get especially big because for some reason my firefox wont let me just open and run .exe's, i have to save them.

anyways, i'm looking at the task scheduler right now, and the only three options for 'Actions' tab are Start a program, Send an e-mail, and Display a message.

i know that 'delete' or 'clear folder' isnt in there, so i probably cant do what i'm trying to do, but i just wanted to make sure that there isnt any other way i could have this work.

thanks in advance.

You can create a BATCH file that can do it. But I forgot the commands.threepac81

^^^^ This.

You can tell it to run a batch file that deletes the folder. You'll probably want to look up on Google how to make a batch file and the commands. Its easy, its just that most people dont remember how to type each command off the top of their heads.

[QUOTE="threepac81"]You can create a BATCH file that can do it. But I forgot the commands.XaosII

^^^^ This.

You can tell it to run a batch file that deletes the folder. You'll probably want to look up on Google how to make a batch file and the commands. Its easy, its just that most people dont remember how to type each command off the top of their heads.

I agree completely...

Just create a text file in notepad, type the following commands:

cd \fullpathtoyourfolder

del * /q

Save the file as myjob.bat and create a scheduled task that points to this file.

Just create a text file in notepad, type the following commands:

cd \fullpathtoyourfolder

del * /q

Save the file as myjob.bat and create a scheduled task that points to this file.

Gog

Nice look.. I knew someone would know the command.

i read a guide earlier before you posted Gog (thanks btw), and i just put:

@echo
del /s /q foldername(backward slash)*

and it seems to get the job done. whats the difference between mine and yours? is yours any better?