How can I delete files from recycle bin in windows? python

Question

I'm trying to delete files that are in the recycle bin by using python, but i can't find a way to do it. Thanks.

What OS? Please do not assume everyone know your environments. Also please read How to ask — wizzup
– wizzup, Commented Feb 7, 2017 at 12:07
@wizzup You are referring to a question asking for file deletion, not emptying a recycle bin. — gus27
– gus27, Commented Feb 7, 2017 at 12:34

gus27 · Accepted Answer · 2017-02-07 12:37:55Z

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For the Windows OS you can use the winshell module and it's empty method.

Emptying the recycle bin is as easy as:

import winshell
winshell.recycle_bin().empty(confirm=False, show_progress=False, sound=False)

answered Feb 7, 2017 at 12:29

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Simon Hibbs · Accepted Answer · 2017-02-07 12:23:26Z

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There's a Windows shell module wrapped by PyWin32 that does this, assuming the question is for Windows.

answered Feb 7, 2017 at 12:23

Simon Hibbs

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