# Delete File

> Deletes a file, optionally searching subfolders for the same file name.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capaone/application-manager/powerbricks/delete-file/  
Product: CapaOne — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

Delete a file

## Parameters

#### File Path
*Required*

The full path of the file you want to delete - ex. C:\ProgramData\Application\File.ext

#### Search in subfolders
*Required* — Default: `False`

With this option you could search for the specified file name in subdirectories and also delete them

## Details

- **Category:** File and directory
- **Brick ID:** `File-Delete`

## Raw JSON definition

**JSON**

```json
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      "description": "With this option you could search for the specified file name in subdirectories and also delete them",
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```