>Hi
>
>I'm trying to use
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>exec master.dbo.xp_cmdshell 'del C:\temp\imports\unzip\*.*' to clear files from a folder but it doesn't delete the files.
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>Any thoughts on why or a better way of deleting the contents of a folder from within SQL Server or within an SSIS package.
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>Thanks
>
>Nick

Update

I'll try using a file system task instead