Check xp_cmdshell extended stored procedure in BOL.

>I would like to run a dos/windows command in a stored procedure, such as:
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>del c:\sim\section1\subsection3\nolongerneeded.txt
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>I have not been able to find the syntax in the online books or in any of the books I have. I believe that this is possible. Am I wrong? If not, what would the syntax be?
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>Thank you in advance